The speaker's attitudes and intentions
Politeness and formality
Politeness and formality
What relationship and tone are we using?
honorific
register
informal and formal address
అర్థం
The social layer of language: formal, informal, polite, intimate, respectful, rude, professional, child-directed, or peer-like.
ఎలా గుర్తించాలి
Notice whether the wording changes depending on who speaks to whom.
Visual guide
message: help me
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social layer:
who talks to whom?
formal / polite / peer / rude
Could you help me, please?