The Hidden Violence of Politeness

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 suppressionWhy conflict avoidance often masks power dynamicsThe dark side of being “nice” in relationships and workplacesCommunication theories like Face Negotiation Theory and Politeness Theory, re-examined with a sharper edgeWe 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 behind a smile.