Language Politeness among the Community of Sirilogui Village, North Siberut District, Mentawai Islands Regency

Abstract

This study aims to describe the forms and strategies of language politeness used in the interactions of the people in Tugu Hamlet, Sirilogui Village, North Siberut District, Mentawai Islands Regency. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The data consisted of words, phrases, and sentences containing language politeness obtained from community interactions in daily life. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, recording, and note-taking. The data collection procedures followed Abubakar’s method (2021:67), which includes observation techniques, interview techniques, recording techniques, and note-taking techniques. The results of the study showed that there were 20 interactions containing forms and strategies of language politeness in the Sirilogui Village community. Based on Leech’s politeness principles, 20 data were identified, consisting of 5 data of tact maxim, 3 data of generosity maxim, 3 data of approbation maxim, 2 data of modesty maxim, 3 data of agreement maxim, and 4 data of sympathy maxim. The most dominant form of politeness found was the tact maxim with 5 data. Meanwhile, 20 politeness strategy data were identified, consisting of 5 direct strategies, 6 positive politeness strategies, 5 negative politeness strategies, and 4 indirect strategies. The most frequently used strategy was the positive politeness strategy. The findings indicate that the people of Sirilogui Village still highly uphold politeness values in communication, influenced by local social and cultural norms.