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mind, dont worry about it. sorry! excuse me!( A Dictionary of Egyptian Arabic Librairie du Li-

ban 1986)

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son(1987) FTA negative politeness

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The aim of this paper is to investigate the pragmatic function of (in Arabic Egyptian

dialect).

Data was collated based on the role-play method.

is used as; an apology an acceptance of apology a mitigating factor for

FTA(face-threatening acts) de ection of somebodys request.

In addition , it is also used not only to thank someone for his action but also to maintain the

relationship by showing consideration for the burden to the person.

can be seen as a kind of ritualistic strategy (Goffman1971) used in the maintenance

of relationships in Arabic (Egyptian dialect).