Application of politeness principles is needed for students when they are
interacting in online learning. Because sometimes there are students that do not
use appropriate word in online learning especially in English online learning
because the diction of the word in English is reputed more difficult.
This study was aimed to analyze the types of politeness principles violation
of EFL students in online learning, the factors that caused the students violated
politeness principles and the teacher strategies in overcoming students who
violated principles. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The subject of
this study were 6 EFL students in class 8c, 8d and an English teacher. This study
used observation and interview to collect the data.
The result of this study showed that from 6 politeness principles, all of
principles violated by EFL students. There were also some factors that caused the
students violated politeness principles such as: family circle, social media,
emotional motivation, less control of the teacher and bored during learning. The
teacher also has some strategies in overcoming students such as: used interesting
method and media, giving assignment and giving notice or punishment to the
students.