Author: Lutfullayeva, Azizakhan Zafarullayevna

Annotation: This article describes many challenges in intercultural competence develop exactly as a result of the interlocutors' incapacity to express their commitment to one other in line with the standards of a particular culture and depending on the desired of the partner, as dictated by the national etiquette system. Neglecting local and cultural aspects of polite conduct, as well as misunderstanding their reasons, impedes dialogue and gives birth to a plethora of ethnic stereotypes.

Keywords: Politeness, social behavior, positive politeness, negative politeness, socio-cultural phenomenon, etiquette, non-contacting languages, hierarchical relations, interlocutor, dominant language, etiquette inversion, speech maxims.

Pages in journal: 231 - 237