The Hidden Violence of Politeness

FUNK !T | Mindful Media & Communication · Jun 6, 2025 · 15m

Ever smiled through your teeth in a meeting?

Said “no worries” when you were fuming inside?

This episode of FUNK !T – Mindful Media & Communication unpacks:

How politeness becomes a performance of suppression

Why conflict avoidance often masks power dynamics

The dark side of being “nice” in relationships and workplaces

Communication theories like Face Negotiation Theory and Politeness Theory, re-examined with a sharper edge

We talk about tone. We talk about silence.

We talk about how not talking becomes the most strategic form of communication.

Because sometimes, the real aggression hides…