Social Capital and Politeness Strategies in Fostering Ethnic Relations in Malaysia and the Philippines
Abstract
Social capital helps in developing relationships among people in a community or from one community to the other. The concept of social capital focuses on social relationships or individual relationship which is an important tool in building a united and progressive society. Social capital is essential for facilitating peaceful and effective relationships among people in a modern and progressive society.
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