THE ROLE OF PREVENTIVE SPEECH ACTS IN MAINTAINING POLITENESS ACROSS CULTURES
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Preventive speech acts (PSAs) play a crucial role in maintaining politeness and social harmony in communication. These acts, which include warnings, suggestions, and indirect requests, help speakers mitigate potential conflicts and ensure smooth interpersonal interactions. The application of PSAs varies across cultures, influenced by linguistic norms, societal values, and politeness strategies. This paper explores the sociopragmatic functions of preventive speech acts, their cross-cultural differences, and their impact on interpersonal relationships. By examining existing literature and comparative studies, this review highlights the importance of PSAs in different cultural settings and their role in fostering effective communication.
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