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Indirectness
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Summary
Indirectness refers to a
Communication Style
where the
Speaker's Intentions
are not explicitly stated, often relying on context, tone, and
Non-verbal Cues
to convey meaning. This can be used to maintain politeness,
Avoid confrontation
, or
Convey complex ideas
subtly, but may also lead to misunderstandings if the listener does not share the same
Contextual Understanding
.
Concepts
Pragmatics
Politeness Theory
Speech Act Theory
Contextualization
Implicature
High-context Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Politeness Strategies
Relevant Degrees
Theory of Knowledge 40%
Linguistics 30%
Sociology 20%
Psychology 10%
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