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Prohibition and politeness - langauge to get what we want

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Dec2013 (Volume) 62
Medium (Periodical) E Magazine: the A-level English magazine.
Classif 820 EMA
Subject Language
Page 52-53
Authors Ross, Alison
Contents

Alison Ross explores the real-world language used to control behaviour, considering the effect - and effectiveness - of the different linguistic strategies

Keywords
Behaviour control     Direct imperatives     Negative language     Politeness     Public notices