Abstract
This dissertation is based on the studies of second language acquisition and many current motivation theories. As the carrier of culture, language has a close relationship with culture, which, is at the same time considered as the most important part of culture. People must abide a piece of principle----the politeness principle in social language communication. Politeness is the general phenomenon in the society; the basic principle of people’s communication, the tools and means that maintain harmony between social intercourses, the basic condition that realize successful intercommunication, the significant sign of human cultural improvement. However, different languages and cultures mean different expression ways. Thus, to understand deeply the difference and origin of the politeness principle in east and west can promote cultural communication of both sides intercourse, improve communicative ability, and ensure the successful social contact.
Keywords : politeness principle; cultural differences; causes
Contents
Abstract
摘要
1.Introduction1
2.Literature Review2
2.1The western study.2
2.1.1 The face behavior theory2
2.1.2Conversational cooperation principle.3
2.2 The Chinese study.3
3. Cultural Differences between Chinese and West From the Perspective of Politeness Principle.4
3.1 Summary of politeness principle in west and east.4
3.1.1 The politeness principle in East 4
3.1.2 The politeness principle in China.4
3.2 Comparison of principle of politeness in east and west5
3.2.1The principle of self-denigration and other-elevation and modesty.6
3.2.2The difference of appellation7
4. The cause of the cultural difference between Chinese and West from the perspective of politeness of principle8
4.1The differences of self-concept8
4.2The differences of cultural value.9
4.3The differences of language expression.10
5. Conclusion11
References.12
