Face Flashcards
(11 cards)
How does politeness theory conceives of face
Can be lost, maintained or enhanced must be constantly attended to.
What two dimensions does politeness theory propose
Postive Face = approval
Negative Face = Autonomy
What factors influence the degree that face is threatened
- Social distance between parties
- Intrusiveness of the request
- Relative power of the parties
What are the 5 strategies that Brown and Levinson propose
- Avoid = No request is made
- Going off Record = stating indirectly ( I am hungry)
- Negative politeness= giving autonomy in the request ( i know you busy, could you)
- Postive politeness = attention to positive face needs (you are such a great cook, I can wait for you to….)
- Bald on-record = No attempt to acknowledge face wants (Would you fix dinner)
How did Lim and bowers extend the positive face theory
add two dimensions to positive face
- need to be included (personality approval)
- need to be respected (skill approval)
What are the possible consequences of face saving in conflicts
- reduces parties flexibility
- adds and issue to the conflict
- Turns attention away substantive matters
- Increases the likelihood of impasse
- Encourages an all or nothing approach to resolution
- Prompts parties to turn to outside people to address concerns
What are the face saving frames in conflict
- Resisting Unjust intimidation
- Refusing to step back from a position
- suppressing conflict issues
What are the two components of the unjust intimidation frame?
- There is an accusation to the other party
2. adamant resistance (no business as usual)
What are Goffman (1957) two strands of face-giving
1 corrective = after FTA face saving strategies
2 preventative = avoid threats to face
What are the two types of preventative face giving practices
Defensive or protective
Who is the target of defensive face saving and protective
Defensive = self (asking them to suspend judgement)
Protective = other ( normative account)
