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October 1, 2025Open Access

A Linguo-Cultural Approach to Apologies: The Cases of English and Spanish

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IFIrune Fernández-Montes

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Overview

This analysis reveals differences in politeness strategies for apologies in English and Spanish, suggesting cultural variables shape communication.

Key Points

  • Significant differences in apology strategies were discovered between English and Spanish speakers, highlighting cultural influence.
  • Participants exhibited a notable shift towards negative politeness strategies, especially in English contexts.
  • Data was gathered through Discourse Completion Tasks, revealing how social factors impact apology expressions.
  • The study suggests that language plays a crucial role in shaping apology strategies amidst growing linguistic homogenisation.

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Irune Fernández-Montes (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd89e6fe798ba2fc4980edhttps://doi.org/10.64858/gaudeamus.v5.52
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