Text Messaging: An Analysis of Concise Strategies of Politeness

Authors

Jessica Evans, Brigham Young University
Dr. Wendy Baker, Brigham Young University

Keywords

text messaging, politeness, speech, writing

College

Humanities

Department

Linguistics and English Language

Abstract

The findings of this study have both theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, this study helps in expanding our understanding of how new mediums such as texting differ from traditional forms of speech and writing (Baron, 2008). One of the important practical implications of this research is a better understanding of the appropriate uses of texting, which is important especially for non-native English speakers to understand. We hope that the findings of this study will help improve our understanding not only of how such mediums are used (especially how they relate to more traditional forms of speech and writing) but also how this information can help in improving communication via this medium.

Recommended Citation

Evans, Jessica and Baker, Dr. Wendy (2013) "Text Messaging: An Analysis of Concise Strategies of Politeness," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 935.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/935