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学号：200912501015 姓名：潘晋旺 Differences of polite language in intercultural communication Culture differs from nation to nation. With different histories and cultural background，different nations have cultural differences in their view of life，living habits，thinking patterns and rules of action45）Owing to the differences in the background of history，geographic environment and thinking pattern between the West and the East，there are great differences between the English language and Chinese language. Lack of knowledge of another culture may lead to embarrassing or amusing mistakes in communication at the best. At the worst，such mistake may confuse or offend people we wish to communicate with，making the conclusion of business deal or international agreement difficult or even impossible.（Cai，16）A lot of misinterpretation and conflicts are produced in intercultural communication because of improper use of language. And then cause a tensed interpersonal relationship and embarrassing that one does not really want. So in intercultural communication appropriate words，and deeds as well，are playing a decisive role in achieving successful communication，in which to be polite is an important part，especially when we talk to others.(Cai, 32) Politeness principle has made a very deep influence on Chinese and Western culture. It is one of the main elements that restrict the language behavior norm and facilitate interpersonal communication in the process of social interaction. In fact, polite language is widely used in the West and the East culture. They have very similar social communicative function and media function. But although they have the similar functions, there exist differences of pragmatic function in the use in specific context and communication. And these differences are usually the root of pragmatic misinterpretations in intercultural communication. Politeness princip