Politeness Strategy

How many Politeness strategies are there?

• One

• Five

• Three

• Four

"Hey Danno, love the new place!" Is the speaker addressing positive or negative face needs?

• Negative face

• Positive face

Which of these is not a negative face need?

• The need to be respected

• The need to be autonom

• The need to be independent

• The need to not be imposed on by others

Which of these are negative face-threatening acts?

• Giving someone advice when they haven't asked for it

• Not listening attentively to a teacher

• Complimenting someone

• Asking for a lift to a party

Which are examples of negative politeness strategies?

• Apologies

• Compliments

• Nicknames

• Hedging

Which is not an example of a negative politeness strategy?

• Sorry, I'm just going to squeeze behind you.

• Come with us, Jezza!

• Would you mind lending me $5 please?-

• Could I give you a hand with that?

What are positive face needs?

• The need to be respected, independent and part of a group

• The need to be autonomoUs, independent and not be imposed upon by others

• The need to be respected, liked, and feel part of a group

• The need to be autonomous and part of a group

Which of these is not a positive face need?

• The need to be included

• The need to be respected

• The need to be independent

• The need to be liked

According to Brown and Levinson, what factors decide the degree of politeness in interaction?

• Ranking, power, and status

• Ranking, distance and power

• Age, status and distance

Which politeness strategy does not attempt to minimize the the threat to the hearers face at all?