- Suggested that politeness in children centres around two aspects of 'face.' - Positive face: Where the individual desires social approval and being included. - Negative face: Where the individuals asserts their need to be independent and make their own decisions.

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Brown and Levinson

Suggested that politeness in children centres around two aspects of ‘face.’
Positive face: Where the individual desires social approval and being included.
Negative face: Where the individuals asserts their need to be independent and make their own decisions.

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