Interpersonal pragmatics

This handbook focuses on the interpersonal aspects of language in use, exploring key concepts such as face, im/politeness, identity, or gender, as well as mitigation, respect/deference, and humour in a variety of settings. The volume includes theoretical overviews as well as empirical studies from experts in a range of disciplines within linguistics and communication studies and provides a multifaceted perspective on both theoretical and applied approaches to the role of language in relational work.
Content: Frontmatter; Table of contents; 1. Introduction to interpersonal pragmatics; 2. Linguistic politeness: Laying the foundations; 3. Linguistic politeness theory and its aftermath: Recent research trails; 4. Politeness in East Asia; 5. Researching impoliteness and rudeness: Issues and definitions; 6. Relating; 7. Social cognition; 8. The negotiation of identities; 9. Gender and interpersonal pragmatics; 10. Mitigation; 11. Respect and deference; 12. Swearing; 13. Humour; 14. Interpersonal issues in the workplace.
Abstract: Focuses on the interpersonal aspects of language in use, exploring key concepts such as face, im/politeness, identity, or gender, as well as mitigation, respect/deference, and humour in a variety of settings. This book provides a multifaceted perspective on both theoretical and applied approaches to the role of language in relational work.