After researching and comparing two languages, although English and Chinese prompt can be used with interrogative and imperative sentences, but there are many politeness strategies in Chinese language because Chinese people are influenced in Chinese culture and grammar. Chinese use the direct request form for the small facial threat act, while English speakers use the indirect form for the small or large facial threat act. Although Chinese and English have different ways of expressing politeness in making a request, both the two languages have a purpose which is to soften the tone of speech between requester and recipient while maintaining an appropriate distance, since politeness is a role important in a smooth and flowing dialogue. efficiently
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