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Download full textTamada, Yutaka – 1997
In Japanese society, it is inevitable to use polite expressions in public. Adult Japanese must use polite expressions whenever they meet anybody for the first time. Hence, it is possible to say that all adult Japanese know the usage of politeness vaguely, but not clearly. It is because they learn it through socializing with others. An examination…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHamp, Eric P. – American Journal of Education, 1996
This compact and well-written book considers multiple language use, some of its quantitative aspects, how people feel about multiple languages, and what society should or might do about multiple language problems. A list of comments, criticisms, and suggestions for revision is included with this largely favorable review. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Language Minorities, Language Usage, Linguistics
