A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LINGUISTIC AND PARALINGUISTIC DEVICES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

This article explores the linguistic and paralinguistic features that characterize business communication in English and Uzbek languages. Through a comparative lens, it identifies similarities and differences in verbal expressions, tone, politeness strategies, body language, and other non-verbal cues prevalent in business settings. The analysis reveals cultural underpinnings that shape communicative practices and offers practical insights for effective cross-cultural communication. The findings are especially valuable for professionals engaged in international trade, diplomacy, and multilingual business environments. Keywords: Business communication, linguistic devices, paralinguistic devices, English, Uzbek, intercultural pragmatics, politeness strategies, non-verbal communication, contrastive analysis