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II. State which maxims of the Politeness Principle are breached in the following
situations:
1. Do not use the blue towel. It’s for guests.
2. A man walks out of a bar, totally hammered, only to be greeted by a snobby
woman. She takes one look at him. “You sir, are drunk!”
“And you ma’am, are ugly. But when I wake up tomorrow morning, I’ll be
sober!”
3. A: The cake is very delicious. You are a great cook!
B: I sure am!
4. A: I really like the picture.
B: I think it’s ugly.
5. A: I am so sorry that Pete failed his entrance exams.
B: Well, he got his fairing.
6. It was not very smart of you, I must say.
7. Don’t I look lovely in that dress?
8. A: I am afraid, I’ve just broken it… Sorry.
B: God, you are so clumsy!
9. Get me a couple of sandwiches, will you?
10. A: Where is my purse?
B: I am not a clearvoyant.
11. A: You sing beautifully!
B: I am a great singer, aren’t I?
12. Do not take more than four cookies.
13. This hat does not become you.
14. A: My roses are withering.
B: Who cares about your roses!
15. I’ll take your car then.
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