Full Description
This ground-breaking book offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted nature of politeness and impoliteness in Persian, shedding light on how these communicative strategies are deeply woven into the sociocultural fabric of Iranian society. Anchored in rigorous scholarship, it examines the ways in which Persian speakers manage face, navigate social hierarchies, and express solidarity or dissent through language. From the ritualized and often paradoxical practice of ta'ārof to subtle pragmatic cues that signal respect, resistance, or relational alignment, the chapters reveal how linguistic behavior reflects broader cultural values and social expectations. Bringing together leading scholars and experienced practitioners in the fields of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and cultural studies, the volume offers a rich interdisciplinary perspective on Persian interactional norms. It investigates both everyday exchanges and institutional discourse, highlighting the dynamic interplay between language, identity, and power. By situating Persian politeness phenomena within a global framework, the book challenges Western-centric models and contributes to a more inclusive understanding of linguistic etiquette and interpersonal communication. It is an essential resource for scholars, educators, and students in the fields of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, anthropology, and cultural linguistics, in particular those interested in the politeness features of non-Western languages and the cultural dimensions of discourse.
Contents
Politeness and Impoliteness: With Special Emphasis on Persian.- Native Persian Speakers' Perceptions of Impoliteness of Requestive Speech Act: A Cross-generational Perspective.- A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Politeness in Iranian Human-AI Interaction: A Culturally Situated Approach to Politeness.- Teaching 'Conduct' and 'Etiquette' Politeness by Non-native Persian Teachers: A Qualitative Study.- Navigating Politeness in Persian WhatsApp Messages: Insights from Applied Linguistics Discourse Community.- The use of directive speech acts in Persian with emphasis on gender and exposure to English.- Inclusive Pronoun Meshma in the Sistani Dialect of Persian as a Pragmatic Indicator of Politeness.- A Semio-Cultural Exploration of Politeness and Social Dynamics in About Elly.- A Comparative Study of Suggestion Strategies in Persian and English: Evidence from Two Movies.- Over-politeness among the New Generation of Iranian Youth: "Ta'ārof" and "Rudarbāyesti" in Focus.- Cinematic Impoliteness in Marginalized Persian Families: A Cultural Linguistics and Pragmatic Analysis.- Politeness Markers in Persian Requests: A Pragmatic Analysis.- Exploring Face-Threatening Acts and (Im)politeness in Persian Discourse: A Study in Tehran.
