PRAGMATIC FAILURES IN CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Samandar Maxmarayimov; Komila Shoyimova

Authors

Samandar Maxmarayimov Termiz University of Economic and Servise Author
Komila Shoyimova Termiz University of Economic and Servise Author

Keywords:

Pragmatic failure,, intercultural communication,, pragmatic competence,, cultural differences,, communication strategies

Abstract

This paper explores the phenomenon of pragmatic failures in cross-cultural communication, an issue that has become increasingly significant in today’s globalized world. While learners of a foreign language often achieve competence in grammar and
vocabulary, they may still fail to communicate successfully due to an insufficient understanding of the pragmatic rules that govern language use in different cultural contexts. Pragmatic failures arise when speakers transfer inappropriate cultural or social
norms into another linguistic environment, leading to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, or even communication breakdowns.

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