Power and Politeness Between Native and Non-native Speakers

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Power and Politeness Between Native and Non-native Speakers is written by Mustapha Taibi and published by . It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1863358420 (ISBN 10) and 9781863358422 (ISBN 13).

This book presents the findings of an empirical study on face and power relationships between native and non-native speakers of English. Based on twenty audio-recorded conversations, the work provides valuable insight into communication between native and non-native speakers, especially as far as politeness and interactional dominance are concerned. The underlying hypothesis was that "nativity" would constitute a source of power and that this would be reflected in conversational practices such as politeness strategies and interactional dominance. The politeness strategies covered include attending to one's interlocutor's self-image and needs, complimenting, supportive responses and in-group solidarity. Signs of interactional power include topic control, talkativeness, interruption and questions, among others.