Using theoretical concepts of self, perspective, and voice as an interpretive guide, and based on the Place of Negotiation theory, this volume explores the phenomenon of linguistic creativity in Japanese discourse, i.e., the use of language ...
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.
A collection of papers on discourse markers in different languages, presented at the fifth conference of the International Pragmatics Association, Me×ico, in the summer of 1996.
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.