04/05/2021
3rD VIRTUAL LESSON: Using Polite Words In A Sentence
Most people learn the importance of the magic words "please" and "thank you" at a very early age. As you go through life, you see that better things happen when you don't forget to say them.
Not only do people warm up to you more quickly but they also want to be around you more and for longer periods of time. In fact, although they may not tell you, they might even consider you their role model.
💛 COMMON POLITE WORDS AND PHRASES 💛
Here are some of the most common words and phrases that anyone who cares about proper etiquette should incorporate into their everyday language:
Please – This is one of those words that can show good manners or come across as sarcastic, based on your tone. Any time you ask for something, it's always a good idea to add this word to soften the request. Use it in a way that shows your sincerity.
You're welcome – When someone says, "Thank you," your instant response should be, "You're welcome," "You're certainly welcome," or some variation that feels comfortable to you. Another way to express the same thought is, "I was happy to do it," or, "My pleasure."
Thank you – When someone does something nice for you or gives you a gift, you should always say, "Thank you," even if it's not something you like. Not doing so gives the impression that you feel entitled to whatever it is, and that can leave a sour taste in a mannerly person's mouth.
May I – The phrase "may I" puts you on the same side as the person you are speaking to, and you sound less demanding than if you were to leave it out. It gives the other person the feeling that you empathize, without your having to say that. For example, when you say, "May I see that book?" you give the person an opportunity to share what she is looking at.
Excuse me – This is an acknowledgment that you are asking forgiveness for leaving the table, coughing, or otherwise disrupting something you are engaged in.
Pardon me – This phrase is interchangeable with "excuse me." Pardon me sounds more formal.
I'm sorry – When you make a mistake, hurt someone's feelings, or do something that you know you shouldn't have done, saying, "I'm sorry," is always the first thing you should say. You're acknowledging your faux pas and letting the other person know you regret having done whatever it was.
"Politeness is the flower of humanity" Joseph Joubert
Enjoy learning! (c) video from YT, Go Kidz Academy 💛
