声明
致谢
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Objective and Significance
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Data Collection and Analysis
1.5 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definitions of Impoliteness
2.2 Evaluation of Impoliteness
2.3 Previous Studies on Impoliteness Abroad
2.3.1 Early Studies on Impoliteness Abroad
2.3.2 Late Studies on Impoliteness Abroad
2.4 Previous Studies on Impoliteness at Home
Chapter Three Analysis of Impoliteness in Mad Men
3.1 Types of Underlying Expectations
3.1 .1 Expectations of Harmonious Interpersonal Relationship
3.1.2 Expectations of Recognition
3.1.3 Expectations of Conventions and Norms
3.2 Endings of Impolite exchanges
3.2.1 Submission to Opponent
3.2.2 Compromise
3.2.3 Stand-off
3.2.4 Withdrawal
3.2.5 Third-Party Intervention
Chapter Four Conclusion
4.1 Summary of Major Findings
4.2 Implications of This study for Future Research
4.3 Limitations and Suggestions
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