Compliment Responses in World Englishes

Compliment Responses in World Englishes A Pragmatic and Sociolinguistic Perspective examines the diversity of English use in different contexts by addressing the interaction between language, society, and culture from a pragmatic and sociolinguistic perspective. The book focuses on how pragmatic norms and communicative preferences are shaped in different types of English. A comparative analysis of compliment responses reveals the role of factors such as cultural values, identity, social variables, and communication context in language use. Drawing on Kachru's Three-Circle Model and Herbert's Compliment Response Strategies classification, the book discusses the differences and commonalities in the use of English as a global language. Bringing together pragmatic and sociolinguistic approaches, this work offers a comprehensive resource for researchers, academics, and students working in the fields of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, applied linguistics.