赞扬中的一致则和谦逊准则.pptVIP

Review of The Maxims of Politeness Introduction of Chinese Maxims of Politeness English MM and AgM in Praise Chinese MM and AgM in Praise Comparison between Chinese and English Special situation The maxim of the PP tend to go in pair as follows: I. Tact Maxim a. Minimize cost to other b. Maximize benefit to other II. Generosity Maxim a. Minimize benefit to self b. Maximize cost to self III. Approbation Maxim a. Minimize dispraise of other b. Maximize praise of other IV. Modesty Maxim a. Minimize praise of self b. Maximize dispraise of self V. Agreement Maxim a. Minimize disagreemen