rules of politeness

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• Politeness theory — Politeness is the expression of the speakers’ intention to mitigate face threats carried by certain face threatening acts toward another (Mills, 2003, p. 6). Being polite therefore consists of attempting to save face for another. Politeness… …   Wikipedia

• politeness — Synonyms and related words: affability, agreeableness, amenities, amenity, civilities, civility, comity, complaisance, considerateness, convention, courteousness, courtesy, courtliness, decencies, decorum, deference, diplomatic code, elegance,… …   Moby Thesaurus

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• stand on ceremony — {v. phr.} To follow strict rules of politeness; be very formal with other people. Usually used with a helping verb in the negative. * /Grandmother does not stand on ceremony when her grandchildren call./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

• stand on ceremony — {v. phr.} To follow strict rules of politeness; be very formal with other people. Usually used with a helping verb in the negative. * /Grandmother does not stand on ceremony when her grandchildren call./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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• stand\ on\ ceremony — v. phr. To follow strict rules of politeness; be very formal with other people. Usually used with a helping verb in the negative. Grandmother does not stand on ceremony when her grandchildren call …   Словарь американских идиом

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