Polite: The Art of Communication at Home, at Work and in Public

Author:   Louise Mullany
Publisher:   Headline Publishing Group
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9781802793420


Pages:   384
Publication Date:   06 June 2024
Format:   Hardback
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The first ever mass-market book on politeness and the important role it plays in our work, relationships and lives, from professor and pioneer of Politeness Theory, Louise Mullany 'Fascinating and insightful. I'm grateful to have read it, and pleased to have learnt so much in the process. I would - politely - encourage you to do the same.' Jon McGregor Are women really more polite than men? What is the best way to apologise? And when is it OK to swear? Politeness rules our day-to-day lives, whether it's speaking to colleagues about issues at work, dealing with difficult family members or wondering if you should eat the last piece of pie. For years, Professor Louise Mullany has been examining the prevalence and power of politeness in our everyday speech and actions, and discovering what this says about us. In Polite, Louise shows how the unseen science of politeness governs everything we do, from what we say to how we act, and reveals how a better understanding of the rules and norms of politeness can help us in all aspects of our work, leisure and home lives. And, in doing so, she answers the age-old question... are politeness standards really declining? 'A must-read for anyone interested in becoming a more effective communicator.' Michael Haugh, The University of Queensland

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Author:   Louise Mullany
Publisher:   Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:   Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.600kg
ISBN:  

9781802793420


ISBN 10:   1802793429
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   06 June 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Louise Mullany has taught the science of politeness at the University of Nottingham for the past 25 years, where she is Professor of Sociolinguistics. As well as lecturing and researching in this pioneering field, she works as a consultant with businesses, public sector organisations and charities, applying politeness and sociolinguistics to improve performance. She has published several books on language and linguistics and is author of over 50 journal and chapters on language and communication in businesses, healthcare, politics and sport. She has also been a guest speaker on professional communication in a number of countries around the world.

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