Negative politeness strategies in Lord of the Rings movie reveal societal deference norms.
The article analyzes how characters in The Lord of The Rings movie use negative politeness strategies to be polite. The researchers looked at different ways the characters show respect, apologize, and avoid offending others. They found six main strategies, like asking questions politely and using respectful titles. The actors often used deference, apologizing, and stating things clearly to be polite in the movie.