语言是人类最重要的交际工具,并赋予了丰富的文化内涵。自从人类进入文明时代,礼貌语言就被人们广泛重视,一方面,他是社会文明和进步的标志;另一方面,他能帮助人们建立良好的人际关系。本文从文化的角度阐述了在礼貌的历史渊源、价值观和语言表达程度不同的原因之下,称呼语、迎客与道别、赞扬、祝贺与致谢的中西礼貌语言的语用差异。 Language is the most important communication tool of mankind, and has given rich cultural connotation. Since mankind entered the era of civilization, polite language has been widely regarded by people. On the one hand, he is a symbol of social civilization and progress. On the other hand, he can help people to establish good interpersonal relationships. This article elaborates the pragmatic differences between Chinese and Western polite language in terms of address, welcoming and goodbye, praising, congratulating and acknowledging under the different historical reasons, values ​​and expressions of politeness from the perspective of culture.