How to Cite: Napitupulu, F. D., Sianturi, S. S., Sipayung, K., & Tampubolon, S. (2021). Tact maxims in asking questions in English teaching learning process. Linguistics and Culture Review, 5(S3), 1627-1635. https://doi.org/10.21744/lingcure.v5nS3.1949 Linguistics and Culture Review © 2021. Corresponding author: Napitupulu, F. D.; Email: fentynapitupulu@uhn.ac.id Manuscript submitted: 09 July 2021, Manuscript revised: 18 Oct 2021, Accepted for publication: 27 Nov 2021 1627 Tact Maxims in Asking Questions in English Teaching Learning Process Fenty Debora Napitupulu Nommensen HKBP University, Medan, Indonesia Sri Sofian Sianturi Nommensen HKBP University, Medan, Indonesia Kammer Sipayung Nommensen HKBP University, Medan, Indonesia Sahlan Tampubolon Nommensen HKBP University, Medan, Indonesia Abstract---Objectives: This paper aims to describe the forms of tact maxims of asking questions in the English teaching-learning process. Methods: This paper applied qualitative research, where the data collection was observation. Result: There are twenty-four forms of tact maxims of asking questions in the English teaching-learning process. Conclusion: the tact maxim with politeness rules is in the polite category. Speakers ask questions using question words without threatening the face of the hearer. Keywords---asking questions, English, politeness rules, tact maxims, teaching learning. Introduction The speaker's ability to speak politely is indeed a benefit. The methods of communicating via verbal signs or language procedures reflect the politeness of the language. The communication participants (communicators and communicants) must consider language procedures in order for communication to flow smoothly. Effective classroom interaction aids in the success of the English language learning process (Sembiring et al., 2021). Language procedures aim to regulate the following series of things: (1) what should be said at certain times and in certain circumstances, (2) what kinds of language should be used in certain situations, (3) when and how the turn of speech and interlocutory speech are used, (4) how to adjust the loudness of the voice when speaking, and (5) how