1. Background of the Study
The means applied to show “awareness of another person’s face- the public self-image” can be identified as politeness (Yule, 1996). Acts threaten expectation of the self-image of other individuals is considered a Face Threatening Acts (FTA’s). Developed Politeness Strategies, according to Brown and Levinson (1993:1), are based on FTA’s and consist of four types: bald on record, positive politeness, negative politeness and off record strategies.
The talk show involved is participated by David Letterman- a well-known veteran American television host, comedian and actor- as a host and Emma Watson- a young famous actress emerging from the Harry Poster film series - as a guest star. In this case, it is appreciated to …show more content…
a. Individualistic culture
It is well-known that Western countries, especially American, emphasizes the individualism. Therefore, not private or uncomfortable questions or themes are not appreciate in a conversation. As a result, to avoid imposition and value individual characteristics of the guest- Watson, the host- David uses negative politeness strategies, apology like “I’m sorry. Is it the underground or the tube?....Excuse me. Was that something? Did you hear that?” or question hedge such as “Yeah. Did you know that? Can we talk about that?” in particular, in order to reduce coercion as well as get the guest’s permission.
b. The characteristics of the conversation
Because the conversation occurs in the form of talk show, so the host have to get the guest to involve the conversation by including both in an activity “Yeah. Did you know that? Can we talk about that?” as well as seeking agreement “This is a segment of your life that is now finished,
The means applied to show “awareness of another person’s face- the public self-image” can be identified as politeness (Yule, 1996). Acts threaten expectation of the self-image of other individuals is considered a Face Threatening Acts (FTA’s). Developed Politeness Strategies, according to Brown and Levinson (1993:1), are based on FTA’s and consist of four types: bald on record, positive politeness, negative politeness and off record strategies.
The talk show involved is participated by David Letterman- a well-known veteran American television host, comedian and actor- as a host and Emma Watson- a young famous actress emerging from the Harry Poster film series - as a guest star. In this case, it is appreciated to …show more content…
a. Individualistic culture
It is well-known that Western countries, especially American, emphasizes the individualism. Therefore, not private or uncomfortable questions or themes are not appreciate in a conversation. As a result, to avoid imposition and value individual characteristics of the guest- Watson, the host- David uses negative politeness strategies, apology like “I’m sorry. Is it the underground or the tube?....Excuse me. Was that something? Did you hear that?” or question hedge such as “Yeah. Did you know that? Can we talk about that?” in particular, in order to reduce coercion as well as get the guest’s permission.
b. The characteristics of the conversation
Because the conversation occurs in the form of talk show, so the host have to get the guest to involve the conversation by including both in an activity “Yeah. Did you know that? Can we talk about that?” as well as seeking agreement “This is a segment of your life that is now finished,