SOCIO-PRAGMATIC AND LINGUO-CULTURAL FEATURES OF THE SPEECH ACT OF ADVICE
Keywords:
Speech act, advice-giving, socio-pragmatics, linguo-cultural analysis, politeness, intercultural communicationAbstract
The speech act of advice is an essential communicative function that varies across languages and cultures. This study explores the socio-pragmatic and linguo-cultural characteristics of advice-giving in different contexts. Through a combination of theoretical analysis, corpus studies, and experimental research, the study examines how social factors, politeness strategies, and cultural values shape the way advice is formulated and received. The findings indicate that advice-giving strategies differ based on social status, formality, and cultural norms. While direct advice is often used in hierarchical or informal relationships, indirect advice is more prevalent in formal and distant interactions. This study provides valuable insights into the pragmatic and cultural dimensions of advisory speech acts and their role in effective communication.
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