CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN THE EXPRESSION OF PRAISE
Keywords:
praise, intercultural communication, pragmatics, cultural differences, language and culture.Abstract
This paper explores cultural differences in the expression of praise. Although praise is a universal communicative act, the ways it is expressed vary significantly across cultures. The study compares English and Uzbek cultural contexts, analyzing the linguistic, pragmatic, and social aspects of praise. It also highlights that misunderstanding or inappropriately responding to praise in intercultural communication may lead to communication failures. The findings can be useful for understanding praise expressions and enhancing cultural awareness in intercultural interactions.
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