SPEECH ETIQUETTE AS A STUDY OBJECT OF LINGUISTICS

Tohirova Nozima Shuhrat qizi

Authors

Tohirova Nozima Shuhrat qizi Uzbekistan State World Languages University

Keywords:

speech etiquette, cross-cultural communication, politeness theory, verbal interaction, pragmatics, politeness strategies.

Abstract

Speech etiquette, a crucial aspect of sociolinguistics and pragmatics, examines the rules and conventions governing polite and culturally appropriate verbal interactions. This article explores speech etiquette as a linguistic phenomenon, analyzing its structural, functional, and sociocultural dimensions. By reviewing theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, this paper highlights the role of speech etiquette in maintaining social harmony, cross-cultural communication, and identity construction.