In-directness and Politeness in American English and Saudi Arabic Requests: A Cross-Cultural Comparison

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Tawalbeh ◽  
Emran Al-Oqaily
Keyword(s):  
American English ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Comparison ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Saudi Arabic

Face-keeping strategies in reaction to complaints

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh R. Eslami
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
American English ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Cultural Comparison ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Face Saving ◽  
American English Speakers

This paper discusses a number of differences between English and Persian in the area of speech acts and links them with different cultural values and norms. The Persian speakers’ use of face-keeping strategies in reaction to complaints was compared with American English speakers’ performance. The most frequent face- saving strategy used by both groups in reaction to complaints was the apology speech act. Therefore, a cross-cultural comparison in the realization patterns of the apology speech acts between the two languages was performed. A detailed analysis of the use of the illocutionary force indicating device (IFID) strategies and supportive strategies revealed important differences in communicative styles of the two groups which can give us insights into understanding different cultural values, norms, and assumptions concerning interpersonal use of language in a Western and a non-Western language. It is shown that Persian speakers are more sensitive to contextual factors and vary their face-keeping strategies accordingly whereas English speakers mostly use one apology strategy and intensify it based on contextual factors.

Of Frames and Cultures - A Cross-Cultural Comparison of TV Newscasts

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Senokozlieva ◽  
Oliver Fischer ◽  
Gary Bente ◽  
Nicole Krämer
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Comparison ◽  
Explorative Study ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Tv News ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. TV news are essentially cultural phenomena. Previous research suggests that the often-overlooked formal and implicit characteristics of newscasts may be systematically related to culture-specific characteristics. Investigating these characteristics by means of a frame-by-frame content analysis is identified as a particularly promising methodological approach. To examine the relationship between culture and selected formal characteristics of newscasts, we present an explorative study that compares material from the USA, the Arab world, and Germany. Results indicate that there are many significant differences, some of which are in line with expectations derived from cultural specifics. Specifically, we argue that the number of persons presented as well as the context in which they are presented can be interpreted as indicators of Individualism/Collectivism. The conclusions underline the validity of the chosen methodological approach, but also demonstrate the need for more comprehensive and theory-driven category schemes.

A cross-cultural comparison of psychology of working theory among U.S. and Korean college students.

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 568-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haram J. Kim ◽  
Shin Ye Kim ◽  
Ryan D. Duffy ◽  
Nguyen P. Nguyen ◽  
Danni Wang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Comparison ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Korean College Students ◽  
Psychology Of Working

Male Ideal Body Images: A Cross-Cultural Comparison

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuko Takeuchi ◽  
Caroline Davis ◽  
Donald R. McCreary
Keyword(s):  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Comparison ◽  
Body Images ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Ideal Body
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