Politeness Theory
In-Practice Example:
Showing learners that ‘Give me a pen’ with a ‘please’ is still less polite than ‘Could I borrow a pen?’
Common Misconception:
Politeness just means saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.
In-Practice Example:
Showing learners that ‘Give me a pen’ with a ‘please’ is still less polite than ‘Could I borrow a pen?’
Common Misconception:
Politeness just means saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.