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Beyond Apology: How the Brits Use 'Sorry' as a Social Code
영국식 예의의 비밀, 'Sorry' 한 단어에 담긴 진실
Why it matters
Understanding British 'sorry' reveals how language serves cultural functions far beyond literal meaning. The word's versatility reflects deeper patterns in conflict-avoidant societies, where politeness codes strategically manage social interactions and demonstrate the sophisticated cultural calculations embedded in everyday communication.
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British culturePoliteness codeLanguage pragmaticsConflict avoidanceSocial communication