Special Lectures

This talk explores (im)politeness and language use, drawing on findings from recent sociopragmatic studies and authentic examples. Politeness fosters smooth communication, builds strong relationships, and achieves effective interaction. However, perceptions of what is polite or impolite can vary significantly across different cultural contexts. Gestures or comments seen as friendly in one culture may be considered offensive in another. For language learners and translators, it is vital to account for the sociopragmatic meanings behind the expressions used and adhere to the target culture's social norms.