Ключевое слово: «discernment»

Палатова Д. А., Радецкая Е. М. Linguistic politeness in the English and Chinese languages: a comparative study of major similarities and differences // Научно-методический электронный журнал «Концепт». – 2025. – . – URL: http://e-koncept.ru/2025/0.htm
Linguistic politeness has a multifaceted nature and manifests itself through formal linguistic forms (discernment) and context-dependent tactics (volition). These forms of linguistic politeness are shaped by cultural norms and influence everyday communication in different languages. Understanding the similarities and differences of two different languages is the key to efficient intercultural communication between their representatives. This article explores the similarities and differences in the formal linguistic forms of linguistic politeness present in English and Chinese.