This video presents an overivew of Politness in linguistics.

00:10 - Introduction to the origins of Politeness theory
00:40 - "Face"
01:05 - Positive and negative face
02:00 - Face threatening act
02:43 - Politeness strategies
04:00 - Decision tree
04:15 - Decision 1: FTA or not?
04:38 - Decision 2: On or off record?
05:25 - Decision 3: Redressive actions - yes or no?
06:10 - Decision 4: Which politeness strategy?
07:43 - Summary