1 definition by halittle
Face-Threatening Acts. In Linguistics, this term is used for making someone do something in polite way or rude way.
FTA:
Positive Politeness: Lets open the window shall we?
Negative Politeness: Can you open the window?
Positive Politeness: Lets open the window shall we?
Negative Politeness: Can you open the window?
by halittle March 27, 2018