礼貌原则下的外贸英语函电写作

礼貌被视为人类一切行为的准则。外贸函电是交际的一种形式,也应遵循这一准则。重点从写作技巧角度提出撰写外贸英语函电应注意正确的用词和句型选择以表达外贸英语函电的礼貌语气。

On Adoption of a Good Tone in Writing Business Correspondence from the Angle of Politeness

Politeness can be seen as one of basic guidelines for all human behavior. It is generally accepted that politeness is a pervasive feature in human communication. Writing of business correspondence, as a kind of form of communication, should also observe this guideline. This paper makes a brief introduction of the studies of politeness maxims both of Chinese and English and, in the light of politeness, suggests that a good tone should be adopted in writing business correspondence. Accordingly, some skills are recommended.