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Politeness maxims are principles that guide the way people communicate in a manner that is socially acceptable and respectful. The concept of politeness maxims was notably developed by sociolinguist Geoffrey Leech in his book "Principles of Pragmatics" (1983), where he outlined a set of maxims that individuals generally follow in conversation to maintain politeness.

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