Euphemism among university students and its implications in language politeness

• Main Authors: Md Yusoff, Melor Fauzita, Ibrahim, Nor Hafidah, Ismail, Nor Hasimah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Malaysia Perlis 2017
• Subjects: PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/25786/1/JHDC%206%202017%20191%20204.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/25786/; https://johdec.unimap.edu.my/index.php/volume-6-2017
• Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

Be courteous reflects a clear heart that demonstrates polite behavior and the use of language that does not offend the listeners. If language politeness is not used, the society will give negative judgement towards the speaking party. Today it is found that there are a handful of young people who a...