Table of contents 1. Introduction 2 2. Politeness a theoretical approach 3 3. the concept of limao 4 4. Request strategies 4 4.1. Request strategies in Chinese 4 4.2. Request strategies in English 5 5. Forms of address 6 5.1. Forms of address in Chinese 6 5.2. Forms of address in English 7 6. Chinese: Politeness across social groups 8 7. Conclusion 9 References 11 1. Introduction In many parts of this world‚ former existing borders are removed and people
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common in lizards on throat‚ neck‚ side of trunk or mid-dorsal line. Often these can be erected and are then displayed in courtship or combat. They may be limited to male sex -DEWLAP- a fan that is red in color because the red throat skin shows between the scales. Much LAREGR IN MALE than in
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Many Facets of Taboo The World Book Encyclopedia defines Taboo as "an action‚ object‚ person‚ or place forbidden by law or culture."1 An encyclopedia of the occult points out that taboo is found among many other cultures including the ancient Egyptians‚ Jews and others.2 Mary Douglas has analyzed the many facets and interpretations of taboos across various cultures. She points out that the word "taboo" originates from the Polynesian languages meaning a religious
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Differences between Mandarin and English Mandarin‚ known by many for being one of the most difficult languages in the world‚ is my mother language. Born in China eighteen years ago‚ I was raised in a Mandarin-speaking environment. Both of my parents have been speaking to me in Mandarin ever since I was a child. Mandarin is the language I usually spoke when I was in China and even in here I speak Mandarin with my Chinese friends. Studying the first language is a slow and natural process which is
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Hoàng Hồng Thủy – LQT40A THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BRITISH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Those people who complain about the difficulties of learning German‚ don’t know how lucky they really are - they only have one language to master. Admittedly‚ there are regional differences of dialect in German-speaking countries‚ but the non-native speaker who has learned Hochdeutsch (high or standard German) should have no problems in making himself understood by citizens of Germany‚ Austria or Switzerland
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Religious Taboo Explained Why don’t we say certain things or perform certain acts? What stops us from using cursing in public? What stops us‚ for example‚ from discussing ? In every walk of life‚ there is a concept known as taboo. A taboo is something looked down upon by society because of social custom. Incest and indecent exposure are both examples of taboos that hold a legal statute. However‚ many taboos are not illegal. Many actions and words are only taboo because of custom. There are no laws
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Eastern and Western Religions: Differences and Similarities On this vast planet with billions of people occupying its space‚ we can see that people have many differences‚ yet we are similar at our core. People always strive to find why who put us on this Earth and and we have gone to many lengths to find those answers. Religion has answered many of those particular questions for use. People feel at peace knowing that through religion we have found purpose in life and death. Much like people‚ religion
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Jessica Campbell Mr. Marsh- Period 7 1-4-15 All Quiet on The Western Front All Quiet on The Western Front‚ by Erich Maria Remarque‚ is a historical fiction novel‚ depicting what soldiers went through during world war I. The novel was first released in 1928‚ in a German newspaper Vossische Zeitung‚ and then later published‚ in
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Do’s and taboos in Poland. Culture is an important part in people’s lives because it provides the messages that tend to shape their perceptions‚ judgments‚ attributions and various ideas of self and other. The cultures around the world are very different and very much the alike at the same time. The way people live around the world depends on the norms internalized by their societies. As I’m studying in Poland‚ I would like to tell about polish culture: its do’s and don’ts.
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Secondly‚ in Mariam’s further life‚ she was subjected to control by yet another man‚ causing her life to again be controlled by someone else. When her mother died‚ Mariam was not allowed to decide where she wanted to live or where she wanted to go. She was forced into a marriage‚ and again‚ the path of her life was pre-chosen for her. “‘I don’t want to‚’ Mariam said. She looked at Jalil. ‘I don’t want this. Don’t make me’” (Hosseini‚ 2007‚ pg.47). Despite Mariam’s wishes‚ Jalil gave her no choice
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