Author: Abdukodirova, Damira Damirovna

Annotation: This study explores the reassessment of stereotypes in the speech behavior of Uzbeks and English people, focusing on the sociolinguistic factors that shape politeness, directness, and communicative norms. Drawing on the principles of intercultural pragmatics and ethnolinguistic, the research examines how traditional perceptions of national character—such as “Uzbek hospitality” or “English reserve”—manifest in actual speech practices. Through a comparative analysis of conversational patterns, greetings, requests, and compliments, this paper reveals how globalization, media, and intercultural contact have transformed stereotypical communicative expectations. The findings show that while both cultures maintain distinct politeness frameworks, modern discourse increasingly demonstrates hybrid forms of interaction that blur conventional cultural boundaries.

Keywords: speech behavior, stereotypes, pragmatics, intercultural communication, Uzbek, English, politeness strategies, sociolinguistics.

Pages in journal: 131 - 141