Positive/Negative Face Needs

Question 1

When does polite use of language occur

Answer 1

Whenever a speaker has the potential to produce a face threatening act

Question 2

Give an example of how language is used for individuals of different power

Answer 2

Students would use honorifics to talk to teachers ( more powerful ) however they use a first name basis amongst each other ( equals )

Question 3

Social distance

Answer 3

Extent to which individuals have a close or more distant relationship

Question 4

Give an example of social distance

Answer 4

Teacher less powerful then student

Question 5

What are the three levels of social distance

Answer 5

Disparate
Equals
Intimates

Question 6

Define positive face

Answer 6

The desire to show involvement with others

Question 7

Define negative face

Answer 7

The desire not to offend others

Question 8

How can positive face be achieved?

Answer 8

Compliments and nicknames

Question 9

How can negative face be achieved

Answer 9

Indirectness or framing request as a question

Question 10

How do you achieve a restore face

Answer 10

Humour or apology

Question 11

What’s a face threatening act

Answer 11

Something said to threaten ones self image