The article analyzes how characters in The Lord of The Rings movie series use negative politeness strategies to show respect and avoid imposing on others. The researchers focused on three main strategies: giving deference, apologizing, and stating general rules to minimize imposition. They found that characters often use different forms of hedges like words, phrases, and sentences to enhance these strategies. The study used a qualitative method to examine how characters interact in the movies, emphasizing the importance of politeness in communication.