Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In every society there are certain things that are supposed to be unspeakable. In order to skirt those taboo words or ease the sting of harsh words, man has created euphemisms, which can presumably serve as hallmarks of civilization. Very often euphemisms can be utilized to avoid embarrassing situation and thus to protect individuals’ feelings. This paper is intended to explore how people use euphemisms in daily life in the two largest English-speaking countries.
Author: Zhou Qian
Institution: Suzhou Vocational Institute of Industrial Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409884650