Speech Function, politeness & Cross-cultural communication TP-5

In which situation would calling your brother "your honour" at the dinner table be perceived as inappropriate or humorous?

• Formal gathering

• Law court setting

• Casual dinner at home

• Public event

Which type of politeness is solidarity-oriented and empahsizes shared attitude and values?

• Positive politeness

• Negative politeness

• Formal politeness

• Informal politeness

When might a boss suggest that a subordinates should use first names?

• During a job interview

• Formal meeting

• Casual Conversation

• During a disciplinary session

In the north of England, what is a common form of address used by many news vendors, bus conductors, and people selling railway ticket?

• Buddy

• Friend

• Formal title

• Love

What type of politeness involves expressing oneself appropriately in terms of social distance and respecting status differences?

• Positive politeness

• Negative politeness

• Neutral politeness

• Informal politeness

What is the significance of the politeness system in intercultural communication?

• Defines specific rules for formal writing

• Helps in establishing hierarchy within a culture

• Contributes to effective and respectful cross-cutural interaction

• Focuses on avoiding any form of politeness in communication

In North America, what is the usual practice regarding the use of names in the workplace?

• Mutual FN

• Formal title

• Mutual TLN

• Avoidance of names

In other english-speaking cultures, what is considered when using mutual FN?

• Appropriate and formal

• Too familiar

• Status-oriented

• Hierarchy-driven

In earlier centuries, waht was the major consideration for addressing others?

• First names

• Solidarity

• Status

• Social distance

In western societies today, what determines the choice between using first name or last name in high-status scenarious?

• Age

• Social distance

• Solidarity

• Status