Politeness theory (face)
Japanese ポライトネス理論（フェイス）
A linguistic theory that requests and questions threaten the other person's face, their wish to be free from imposition (Brown & Levinson 1987). Giving the reason first and asking as a question lowers that burden.
A linguistic theory that requests and questions threaten the other person's face, their wish to be free from imposition (Brown & Levinson 1987). Giving the reason first and asking as a question lowers that burden.