Explanation
Communicative practices used to maintain, protect, challenge, or repair participants’ public social self-image. It makes interaction readable as continuous negotiation of dignity, autonomy, and belonging.
Example
The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
Facework includes more than conventional politeness and may also involve conflict or repair.
Distinction
Facework includes more than conventional politeness and may also involve conflict or repair.
Effect on thought and perception
It makes interaction readable as continuous negotiation of dignity, autonomy, and belonging.
Resonance
It makes interaction readable as continuous negotiation of dignity, autonomy, and belonging.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Facework“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-PRA-W0173. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-PRA-W0173The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.