October 3, 2025ELLTER Journal

Politeness Strategies in the “English for Nusantara”: A Content Analysis

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The analysis found that the dialogues included positive and negative politeness, enhancing interpersonal relationships.
Out of four strategies, bald on record, positive politeness, and negative politeness were found, indicating diverse communication styles.
Future textbooks should introduce dialogues between strangers to enrich English communication practice for students.
The dialogues are presented in comic format, aiming to make understanding context and expressions easier for seventh graders.

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Content analysis reveals three politeness strategies in dialogues of an English textbook, implying a need for varied communication scenarios.

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Content analysis reveals three politeness strategies in dialogues of an English textbook, implying a need for varied communication scenarios.