CULTURAL DISCREPANCIES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK VERBAL COMMUNICATION AND THEIR UNDERLYING CAUSES
Keywords:
intercultural communication, verbal interaction, cultural norms, English language, Uzbek language, sociolinguistics, politeness theory, nonverbal communicationAbstract
This scholarly article delves into the nuanced cultural differences in verbal communication between English and Uzbek speakers. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that combines linguistic, sociocultural, and pragmatic analyses, the paper outlines key distinctions in communicative norms such as directness versus indirectness, politeness strategies, speech acts, and the interpretation of nonverbal signals. The study also explores the historical, religious, and societal factors that have influenced these communicative frameworks, offering insights into how such differences affect intercultural interactions and second language acquisition.
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