politeness theorists

Question 1

what is Grice’s (1975) theory and maxims?

Answer 1

means of effective communications
quality - be truthful
quantity - include everything necessary
manner - be clear, organised and brief
relation - stay on topic

Question 2

what is Goffman’s (1955) theory?

Answer 2

the positive public image we seek to establish in social interactions (self-image)

Question 3

what is Brown and Levinson’s (1987) theory?

Answer 3

developed Goffman’s concepts of positive and negative face
negative face is the desire to not feel imposed upon
positive face is the desire to feel liked
face threatening acts attack your desire to be liked or imposed upon