Movie Analysis Reveals Secrets of Saving Face in Social Interactions
The article analyzes how characters in The Chronicles of Narnia movies use negative politeness strategies to be polite and save face in difficult situations. The researchers looked at different ways the characters were polite, like being indirect, apologizing, and showing respect. They found that the most common strategies used were giving deference, apologizing, and stating rules. The characters used words like "please" and "will you" to be extra polite.