It is clear, however, that while politeness manifests itself on both the communicative and non-communicative levels, phaticity is found only on the former level.

The Milquetoasts of this world seldom wake up in time to get tough effectively, Mr. [Harold Tucker] Webster fears. … Webster considers him a worthy citizen—of the kind that had better begin to show a little more spunk before it is too late.

Projection ia another mechanism of defense and is one that is utilized almost universally to explain one's minor mistakes, and in many cases the minor failures as well. By projection we place the blame for our acts upon others....

The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.