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Top Girls revisited - with politeness in mind

Task B – Turn 1

What politeness strategy does Win use in turn 1 (reproduced here for your convenience)?

1. WIN:

Now, Louise, hello. I have your details here. You've been very loyal to the one job I see.

 

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