Politeness - Leech's Maxims
Name the 6 Leech's Maxims Clue: Leech is TAGMAS
- Maxim of Tact - Maxim of Approbation - Maxim of Generosity - Maxim of Modesty - Maxim of Agreement - Maxim of Sympathy
Describe the concept of the maxim of Sympathy:
Minimise antipathy - maximize sympathy achievement congratulated calamity followed by sympathy and condolences
Describe the concept of the maxim of Agreement:
Minimise disagreement - maximize agreement e.g. - 'The weather was really bad in America' - 'True, but there was some sunny days'
Describe the concept of the maxim of Modesty:
decreasing praise of self - increasing dispraise of self 'take this small gift as a reward for your hard work'
Describe the concept of the maxim of Tact:
it is the idea of decreasing the cost to the other and maximising the benefit; e.g. 'would you like some cake?'
Describe the concept of the maxim of Generosity:
it is the idea of minimising benefit to self and maximising the cost; e.g. 'I can give you a lift'
Describe the concept of the maxim of Approbation:
it is the idea of minimising dispraise of others and increasing praise of others e.g. 'the performance was fantastic' it was great'