An Analysis of Interpersonal Function in Occupational Discourses
In terms of the interpersonal function and appraisal systems within the framework of Systemic Functional Grammar,this paper analyses the essence of "politeness" construction between the speaker and the hearer in occupational discourses.On the basis of an empirical study on 11 dialogues in Hotel Matters,it reveals the linguistic devices that are used for the interpersonal meaning.The results show that the use of pronouns and tenses are explored for interaction,the choice of modality for persuasion,and hedges for appraisal/persuasion,achieving interaction in the discourse level altogether.