THEORIES OF POLITENESS IN FOREIGN AND UZBEK LINGUISTICS

Abstract

  Politeness is one of the central concepts in pragmatics and sociolinguistics, reflecting how language users manage social relationships and interpersonal harmony through linguistic choices. This article aims to provide a comparative analysis of politeness theories as developed in foreign linguistics and Uzbek linguistics. The methodology is based on qualitative analysis of theoretical sources and comparative interpretation. The results demonstrate both universal and culture-specific aspects of politeness, revealing that while foreign theories emphasize individual face and strategic language use, Uzbek linguistics highlights collectivism, respect for age and status, and culturally embedded norms. The discussion underscores the importance of integrating local linguistic traditions into global politeness research. The article concludes that politeness theories benefit from a cross-cultural perspective that accounts for both universal pragmatic principles and national-cultural specificity.