In response to various problems in the classic models of politeness, Helen Spencer-Oatey and her colleagues proposed the “Rapport Management Model” on the basis of existing politeness theories. It is argued in the model that as language use may impact interpersonal relations that are social by nature, communicators will try to use various pragma-linguistic means to manage rapport, primarily including the management of face, social rights, and interactional goals. After sketching out the theoretical model, this paper will presents some new ideas on politeness, rapport management and interpersonal relations, addresses some inadequacies in the model, and attempt to propose a revised version of the model.