This study is about the principles for constructing polite speeches. The core of it first appeared in Questions and Politeness, edited by Esther N. Goody (now out of print). It is here reissued with a fresh introduction that surveys the considerable literature in linguistics, ps…
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"This study is about the principles for constructing polite speeches. The core of it first appeared in Questions and Politeness, edited by Esther N. Goody (now out of print). It is here reissued with a fresh introduction that surveys the considerable literature in linguistics, p…
Par l'analyse des fondements de la politesse, système régulateur des relations sociales, cet ouvrage offre une image renouvelée de la politesse et du savoir-vivre comme une des composantes de la citoyenneté.
While the youngest employees might seem unruly, the oldest can seem rigid. Good manners create an atmosphere of respect, and smooth the way for everyone to succeed. This book spotlights dozens of puzzling situations, with suggestions for bridging divides. --
Giving you a crash course on modern business manners, this book explains how to navigate sticky situations at work, from interviewing to dress codes, including digital interactions that are easy to misinterpret--and hard to mend. --
"Addresses such contemporary issues as Facebook etiquette, e-mail and texting, and covering tattoos and piercings before interviews, as well as such classic conundrums as names and titles, official forms of address, and dress codes."
"In a professional world that is quickly transforming and becoming increasingly volatile and uncertain, the nature of professional identity is complex and dynamic. The current literature has overlooked many issues concerning how professionals react and behave in the face of thre…
