Chapter 6 explores the implications of integrating linguistic (im) politeness in Chinese language education within Australian higher education. The analysis highlights critical gaps in current CAL/CIL textbooks, particularly in their ability to foster real-life communication and critical thinking skills. It underscores the need for authentic, Australian-authored instructional resources that incorporate politeness strategies to enhance learners’ cultural competence and linguistic proficiency. Recommendations advocate for moving beyond traditional structural syllabi, promoting pragmatic competence, and incorporating impoliteness from the outset. The chapter advocates for policy changes to facilitate pragmatic integration and recommends refining instructional content to accommodate regional variations and sociocultural nuances in Mandarin usage.