Differences in Politeness Principles Between Chinese and English Cultures 英语论文.doc

Differences in Politeness Principles Between Chinese and English Cultures Abstract: politeness is universal but culturally specific.it shows different characteristics in different cultures.from the angle of cultural differences，this paper reviews chinese and western”politeness principles”put forward by gu yueguo(顾曰国)and leech，intends to compare on some of the important differences on politeness between Chinese and western cultures. understanding the differences can avoid the pragmatic failures and achieve success in cross-cultural communication. It can also help English learners to develop and improve their pragmatic competence. Key words：politeness principle Chinese culture English culture differences 1、introduction with the development of science and technology,communication among people from different countries and different cultures is more frequent and important.our world is multicultural.when we communicate with people from another culture,we are not only affected by the difference of language,but also disturbed by the difference of culture.to ensure a successful understanding and communication,we should pay attention to politeness,one of the most universal phenomena in intercultural communication. politeness,which is a symbol of human civilization,is a very important part of every national culture.it plays a key role in establishing and maintaining social harmony,and prescribing individuals’behaviors.people from different cultures may have different views on what politeness is and how to be polite.in cross-cultural communication,some languages or linguistic expressions are considered to be polite,while others were found to be discourteous.differences of polite language exist in because of differences between oriental historical and cultural background,geographical environment and thinking manner.chinese and western cultures are two different types,they have their own different features and focus. 2、the different definitions of politeness chinese and wester