Conlangery #94: Face and Politeness
Conlangery Podcast
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How to Be Indirect in English
English is the convenient example using questions as ways to be indirect, but there are lots of ways. You can use funny things like passives where no one is responsible at all. Minimize the threat by suggesting that they're not available to do the face threatening thing you're about to ask for.
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