Published 01-05-2025
Keywords
- Speech culture, Politeness strategies, Honorifics, Indirectness, Directness, Cultural connotations, Role-play interviews, Contextual factors and Verbal expressions.
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Abstract
The concept of ”kindness” is a universally cherished human trait, but its interpretation and expression can differ greatly across cultures. This article explores the concept of kindness in the speech cultures of modern Uzbekistan and the United States, focusing on how each society expresses kindness through language, social norms, and communication styles. The comparison of two cultural contexts highlights the impact of broader societal values on the expression of kindness, demonstrating how language and social practices shape human interactions in distinct ways.
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