USING POLITE AND PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE IN DISCUSSION AND NEGOTIATION

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Abstract. This article examines the importance of using polite and persuasive language in discussion and negotiation within the framework of communicative language teaching and modern linguadidactics. The study argues that politeness strategies and persuasive expressions play a crucial role in developing communicative competence, intercultural awareness, and conflict-resolution skills among English language learners. Drawing on pragmatic theory, discourse analysis, and classroom-based observations, the research demonstrates that teaching learners how to negotiate meaning politely enhances their linguistic flexibility, emotional intelligence, and professional communication abilities. The findings reveal that integrating polite and persuasive language into interactive speaking tasks significantly improves learners’ confidence, sociolinguistic sensitivity, and ability to maintain constructive communication in academic and workplace settings.