VERBAL POLITENESS AND NON-VERBAL STRATEGIES IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH SPEECH ACTS (FORMS OF ADDRESS, REQUESTS, APOLOGIES)

This article analyzes the linguopragmatic features of speech culture and ethical communication tools in Uzbek and English languages. It studies differences in politeness strategies, address forms, apology expressions, and cultural norms influencing communication. The findings highlight how understanding these features contributes to effective intercultural communication and helps avoid pragmatic failures in dialogue between speakers of the two languages. It focuses on polite and softened commands, permission, and wish expressions in both languages. The study aims to reveal cultural and pragmatic nuances that influence communicative behavior, highlighting the importance of linguistic politeness in cross-cultural communication and language teaching.