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Chapter 1

: Introduction</div><ul><li>Background of Politeness in Cross-Cultural Communication</li><li>Statement of the Problem</li><li>Research Objectives</li><li>Significance of the Study</li><li>Scope and Limitations</li><li>Definition of Key Terms</li></ul><div>

Chapter 2

: Theoretical Frameworks of Politeness</div><ul><li>Politeness Theory and Cross-Cultural Communication</li><li>Face, Politeness Strategies, and Speech Acts</li><li>Cross-Cultural Variations in Politeness Norms</li></ul><div>

Chapter 3

: Empirical Studies on Cross-Cultural Politeness</div><ul><li>Cross-Cultural Pragmatics and Communicative Behaviors</li><li>Politeness Strategies in Intercultural Interactions</li><li>Misunderstandings and Resolution in Cross-Cultural Communication</li></ul><div>

Chapter 4

: Cultural Variations in Politeness Norms</div><ul><li>Cultural Dimensions of Politeness</li><li>Sociocultural Influences on Politeness Behaviors</li><li>Politeness and Power Dynamics in Intercultural Communication</li></ul><div>

Chapter 5

: Implications for Intercultural Understanding and Effective Communication</div><ul><li>Politeness and Intercultural Competence</li><li>Politeness Strategies in Language Teaching and Learning</li><li>Applications in Business, Diplomacy, and Global Communication</li></ul> <br><p></p>