Abstract

Understanding Pragmatic Competence in Intercultural Contexts: A Study

Dr Mohammed Zaheer Ab Khan

Volume: 15 Issue: 4 2025

Abstract:

Pragmatics and communication competence plays a significant role in communication because it entails the skill to apply language in a socially acceptable manner, in different contexts. Pragmatic competence transcends the knowledge of language, and it allows human beings to negotiate social norms, expectation, and cultural practices in the process of interpreting and producing utterances. This article discusses the importance of pragmatics in communication competence in relation to its role in understanding implicit meaning, the use of politeness strategy, and turn taking in conversations. The paper discusses the importance of pragmatic competence in improving verbal and non-verbal communication especially in intercultural communication. It shows the significance of learning practical skills in order to build understanding with one another, and reduce misunderstanding in various communicative contexts.

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