Exploring (Im)Politeness Strategies in Indirect Reports in Persian across Genders
Table 1
Prevalent impoliteness indirect strategies (adapted from [39], p. 159).
No.
Strategy
1
Ignore other interlocutors; fail to acknowledge the presence of others
2
Exclude others from activities
3
Disassociate from others, such as denying association or common ground with them
4
Disinterested, unconcerned, and unsympathetic to others
5
Use inappropriate identity markers such as using a title and surname when a close relationship pertains, or a nickname when a distance relationship pertains
6
Use an obscure or secretive language such as mystifying others with jargon or using a code known to members in the group, but not the target
7
Make others feel uncomfortable
8
Use taboo words, swear words, or abusive profane language
