This study gives a pragmatic analysis of the speech act of gratitude among Saudi women on Snapchat. Grounded in politeness theory and pragmatics, it examined 202 screenshots capturing expressions of thanks for gifts and meals. The findings revealedculturally rooted strategiesshowcasingthe significance of religious norms. Emphasizing the evolving role of social media, the study advocates for a novel coding model tailored to platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and WhatsApp, considering their distinct communication dynamics. Itoffers implications for language education, intercultural communication, and the development of AI-driven communication systems seeking to replicate human expressions of gratitude. By unraveling the complexities of thanking, this study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of gratitude’s role in human communication, connecting theoretical insights with practical applications in diverse cultural and social contexts.
Khalid Alsalem, N. (2024). A Comprehensive Analysis of the Speech Act of Gratitude
among Saudi Women on Snapchat. Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, 52(3), 350-368. doi: 10.21608/aafu.2024.355000
MLA
Nuha Khalid Alsalem. "A Comprehensive Analysis of the Speech Act of Gratitude
among Saudi Women on Snapchat". Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, 52, 3, 2024, 350-368. doi: 10.21608/aafu.2024.355000
HARVARD
Khalid Alsalem, N. (2024). 'A Comprehensive Analysis of the Speech Act of Gratitude
among Saudi Women on Snapchat', Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, 52(3), pp. 350-368. doi: 10.21608/aafu.2024.355000
VANCOUVER
Khalid Alsalem, N. A Comprehensive Analysis of the Speech Act of Gratitude
among Saudi Women on Snapchat. Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, 2024; 52(3): 350-368. doi: 10.21608/aafu.2024.355000
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