Abstract This study aims at finding out differences between Persian and English speakers’ patterns (macro and micro) of responding to compliments and observed some dissimilarity between them while accepting‚ rejecting and evading a compliment. This study also indicates whether Persian learners of English produce target- like compliments and compliment responses in English and whether pragmatic transfer can occur. Discourse completion tests (DCTs) were used to study the strategies employed when
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China. Argentina Speaking loudly is acceptable. Silence is unacceptable. Physical contact is preferred. Body language is expressive. Touches like pats on the shoulder are a sign of friendship. Intense and frequent eye contact shows a sign of sincerity. Call to schedule business
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Soong urged the island’s independence-leaning leaders to take advantage of his "bridge-building" trip to mainland China to seek cross-strait peace. "People from both sides of the strait are longing for peace ... Mainland leaders have also showed sincerity in improving cross-strait relations‚" Soong told reporters at the airport upon return from his nine-day visit to China. He added Friday that China had announced a number of concrete steps to boost bilateral ties‚ including a promise to push for
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a purpose and meaning to life. A person’s self centered approach towards life makes him prone to dissatisfaction of soul.Man has been entitled with some duties mainly those towards God‚ Family‚ Relatives and society which if not discharged with sincerity result in complete absence of the greatest happiness he actually desires.More over‚ helping people around in any productive and positive manner gives one a feeling of achievement and a sense of contribution to society.Hence‚ inner satisfaction that
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Most heroism deals with promotion of virtue and reproach of vice. Sloughing off from such a hackneyed‚ yet widely used frame of thought‚ the novel ‘The Happy Prince’ (1888) by Oscar Wilde connects heroism with compassion. With a subconscious reminiscent between ‘courage’ and ‘hero’‚ compassion is generally not a primary association with a strong image of a hero. Oscar Wilde however‚ through utilization of ‘the happy prince’ as a mechanism‚ conveys the idea of compassion and sacrifice which consists
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Worship to God I have my breakfast with a piece of bread and cup of a tea. Sometimes I take chapati as well in my breakfast. A typical Nepali Breakfast After having a delicious breakfast I prepare myself for the study with the utmost sincerity. It is against my principle to have any private tutor. I accept the guidance of my elder sister who has proficiency in English‚ mathematics and physics as well. After devoting myself to study from 6 A.M to 9 A.M‚ I take my meal prepared by my mother
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living’ is much more comprehensive concept than the acquisition of knowledge‚ however intelligently planned. It includes training in the habit and graces of social life and the capacity for cooperative group work. It calls for patience‚ good temper‚ sincerity‚ fellow and
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SUBJECT: Accounting fraud at WorldCom Problem Statement WorldCom penetrated the largest accounting fraud in U.S history by overstating its tax income between 1999 and 2002. The main players in WorldCom’s accounting fraud included CFO Scott Sullivan‚ the General Accounting and Internal Audit departments‚ external auditor Arthur Andersen‚ and the board of directors. While individuals did have their own sins‚ employees cowardice and self-interested‚ the board passive and ineffective‚ external auditors
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and following the same conformed path as everyone else. “It is the experiences‚ the memories‚ the great triumphant joy of living to the fullest extent in which the meaning is found” ( McCandless 37). Chris McCandless lived a life of truth and sincerity. In conclusion‚ Chris McCandless was just going after what he wanted and believed in life. He ended his life genuinely happy and peaceful. “He was smiling in the picture‚ and there is no mistaking the look in his eyes: Chris McCandless was at peace
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Irving’s "Rip Van Winkle" shows distinct characteristics of romanticism throughout. Irving’s unusual and original subject and the descriptions of nature‚ displays these romantic qualities of originality‚ connection with nature and an emotional sincerity. Rip van winkle is about a man who goes deep into the woods one day to go hunting. Rip some one calling his name and is led to strange men. "What seemed particularly odd to Rip was‚ that though these folks were evidently amusing themselves‚ yet
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