Face Theory Flashcards
1
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What is the ‘Face Theory’?
A
It is the theory, created by Erving Goffman in 1955, that everyone has ‘Positive Face needs’ and ‘Negative Face needs’.
2
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What are Positive Face needs?
A
Positive Face needs are people’s needs and wants to be valued and appreciated.
3
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What are Negative Face needs?
A
It is the need and want to be independent and not to be imposed upon.
4
Q
What is a Face Threatening Acts (FTA)?
A
It is the act of going against someone’s ‘Face’.
5
Q
What is a way to avoid Face Threatening Acts?
A
Politeness Strategies.
6
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What is the Politeness Theory?
A
It is Brown and Levison’s theory to avoid Face Threatening Acts.
-Present a persona
-Try to be accepted/liked
-Be polite/friendly to others
-Ultimately, get what we want (passively).
