Understatement, as a frequently used pragmatic strategy in our daily life especially in verbal communication, is attracting the attention of linguistics, psychologists and sociologists though currently there has not been intensive research o...

Business negotiation is a complex human activity, which plays an important role in economic interactions. In the course of business negotiation, the harmonious, friendly and cooperative atmosphere can, in a way, better the negotiating condit...

The origin of understatement is closely related to the typical English way of life. In many parts of the world, it is very normal to frankly show enthusiasm and emotions with gestures or body language. However, as we know,...