ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP3-0008 · ATLAS 251

Language of distance

Language use that marks social, institutional or emotional distance between participants.

Explanation

Language use that marks social, institutional or emotional distance between participants. Makes relationship audible in address, syntax and word choice and shows politeness as regulation of proximity.

Example

Please submit the documents creates a different relationship from Give me that.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Nähesprache; the neighbour remains connected.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes relationship audible in address, syntax and word choice and shows politeness as regulation of proximity.

Resonance

Makes relationship audible in address, syntax and word choice and shows politeness as regulation of proximity.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Language of distance“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP3-0008. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP3-0008

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