Thus, this is a book which might interest readers concerned with pragmatics in general, the relationship between informational structure and syntax, evidentiality, politeness, discourse analysis, and conversational analysis.
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This book explores the issue of politeness phenomena and socially appropriate behavior in two societies, Mexico and the United States, in three different contexts: refusing invitations, requests, and suggestions.
This volume traces the multifaceted concept of manners in the history of English from the late medieval through the early and late modern periods right up to the present day.
This volume traces the multifaceted concept of manners in the history of English from the late medieval through the early and late modern periods right up to the present day.