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ISSN: 2456-7620

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Comparative Analysis of the Refusal Language between 2 Broke Girls and Ode to Joy

Vol-5,Issue-6,November - December 2020

Author: Yi Lingling, Tian Chuanmao

Keywords: Direct rejection, Rejection strategy, Politeness principle.

Abstract: Rejection, as an indispensable part of interpersonal communication, is a negative response to suggestions, invitations, offers and requests. Because of the differences in language and cultural background, in the same situation, there are many similarities and differences in strategy between China and the United States. If we do not pay attention to these differences, the rejected will be confused or even enraged. As a result, the relationship between the rejected and the rejected is not well maintained, as a result of which the relationship between the rejected and the rejected is not well maintained. The purpose of this study is to explain the similarities and differences of rejection strategies between China and America by comparing the two TV serials 2 Broke Girls and Ode to Joy. This paper not only studies the rejection strategies in English or Chinese, but also analyzes and expounds them from the perspective of Chinese and American comparison. Combining theoretical analysis with empirical analysis, the study of rejection language is more comprehensive and specific.

ijeab doi crossrefDOI: 10.22161/ijels.56.10

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