List and define the six maxims of politeness identified by linguist Geoffrey Leech

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Answer: The six maxims are (1) the maxim of tact, which helps to maintain the other’s
autonomy or negative face; (2) the maxim of generosity, which helps to confirm the other person’s importance; (3) the maxim of approbation, which refers to praising someone or complimenting the person in some way; (4) the maxim of modesty, which minimizes any praise or compliments you might receive; (5) the maxim of agreement, which refers to your seeking out areas of agreement and expressing them; and (6) the maxim of sympathy, which refers to the expression of understanding, sympathy, empathy, supportiveness, and the like, for the other person.