The Theory Pragmatics
Politeness
Brown and Levinson's (1978)
Politeness
Brown and Levinson's (1978)
Brow and Levinson’s Theory of Politeness Brown Levinson’s theory of
politeness first appeared in 1978. Their theory of politeness is
certainly the most influential since it has witnessed innumerable
reactions, applications, critiques, modifications, and revision. The
names of Brown and Levinson have become almost synonymous with the word
politeness itself as it is impossible to talk about politeness without
referring to Brown and Levinson.