Chapter 27 The Conversation Face negotiation theory Flashcards
Author Face negotiation theory
Ting-toomey
Tradition Face negotiation theory
Socio-psychological
Context Face negotiation theory
Cultural
Approach to knowing Face negotiation theory
Positivistic/Emperical
Theory overall Face negotiation theory
Face management- how people from different cultures manage conflict negotiation to maintaining face
1 Self-identity is important with individuals negotiating their identities differently across cultures. - An identity he or she wants others to accept.
2 The management of conflict is dealt with by face and culture
3 Certain acts threaten ones projected self-image(face)
Conflicts can damage social face
Face
Self-identity
metaphor for public image people display that they assume or want other to accept - maintained, lost or strengthened.
co-created
Self-identity: personal attributed and collective experiences, thoughts and plans. Get more confident (e,g, new job with more experience. Very important how we perceive ourself and other perceive us.
Face and politeness theory -two universal needs
Positive face : to be liked or admired
Negative face: desire to be free of others.
Face and politeness theory -facework
Behave consistent with face - save, threatening og restore face - both sender and receiver. Actions used to deal with face needs and wants of self and others e.g. associated/disassociated with others, maintain face of your or others.
strategy of facework for others to avoid conflicts - TSA
tact
Solidarity
approbation
- make people feel free to do what they want(ask suggestions e.g)
- Minimize differences and commonalities are highlighted(feel like in group.
- Recognize positive attributes and avoid
Face-threatening acts (FTA)
threatening either the positive or negative face
Part of face-threatening acts- face saving
effort to avoid embarrisment
Part of face-threatening acts- face restoration
occurs after loss of face - excuses and justifications.
Culture organized under two views on people
individualistic or collectivistic
Hofstede - culture
Believe you can measure facework.
Divide nations into culture
Put identity and face into boxes.
Use with caution
managening conflicts across cultures d i c o a - avoiding
Staying away from disagreements