Indirect speech acts of gratitude in the Vietnamese language (in comparison with Russian)

the aim of this article is to analyze the peculiarities of indirect illocution in speech acts of gratitude in the Vietnamese language in comparison with Russian. This includes identifying structural and pragmatic differences, as well as determining the main models of expressing gratitude through various types of speech acts in Vietnamese and Russian. The study examines the theoretical foundations of the speech act of gratitude and its classification, explores the features of indirect illocution, conducts a comparative analysis of ways to express gratitude in the given languages, identifies the main types of speech acts used for expressing gratitude, and proposes their classification. The importance of studying the phenomenon of gratitude lies in the need for an accurate understanding and interpretation of indirect speech acts of gratitude, which contributes to more effective communication and reduces the likelihood of intercultural misunderstandings. The scientific novelty of the study consists in identifying and systematizing the structural and pragmatic characteristics of indirect speech acts of gratitude, classified according to the type of primary speech act through which they are realized. The research has shown that both Vietnamese and Russian employ a specific range of strategies for expressing gratitude, including speech acts of request, assertion, compliment, question, etc. The analysis demonstrated that, depending on the communicative context, gratitude can take the form of an indirect speech act, influenced by cultural and social factors. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the pragmatic specificity of indirect speech acts in Vietnamese and Russian in general, and speech acts of gratitude in particular.

pragmatics, speech act theory, indirect speech acts, speech acts of gratitude, Vietnamese linguistic culture, Russian linguistic culture