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'