The indexicality and reflexivity of linguistic rituals: How and why honorifics can signify dignity and elegance

Ide, Sachiko

doi:10.1075/pbns.139.06ide

In:Broadening the Horizon of Linguistic Politeness
Edited by Robin T. Lakoff and Sachiko Ide
[Pragmatics & Beyond New Series 139] 2005
► pp. 45–64

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How and why honorifics can signify dignity and elegance

The indexicality and reflexivity of linguistic rituals

Sachiko Ide

Published online: 27 October 2005

https://doi.org/10.1075/pbns.139.06ide

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