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 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 behind a smile.