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Politeness is an important aspect of communication, and using polite English can help you convey respect, build rapport, and maintain positive relationships. Whether you are speaking with new people, friends, classmates, or teachers at ES Dubai, using polite expressions can make a huge difference in how your message is received. In this article, we will explore some common situations where polite English is important and provide examples of phrases and expressions from our General English lessons that you can use to communicate effectively.
While trying to improve their English speaking skills, everyone begins with expressions for greetings and introductions. When meeting someone for the first time or greeting a colleague, it is important to use polite English to establish a good impression. Here are some commonly used phrases you can use:
โHi there!โ
โGood morning! / Good afternoon! / Good evening!โ
โHow are you? / How are you doing?โ
โHow’s everything?โ
โHow’s your day going?โ
โHow’s life?โ
โHow do you do?โ
โNice to meet you.โ
โPleased to meet you.โ
โMy name is [name]. Whatโs yours?โ
When asking for something or making an offer, using polite expressions can help to make your request sound more respectful and considerate. Some of the simple requests and offers include:
โCould you please pass me the salt?โ
โWould you mind helping me with this task?โ
โI would be happy to help if you need any assistance.โ
You may come across situations where you might want to apologise or offer an excuse to the other person in a polite manner. There are some common phrases that can be used according to the situation you are facing:
โIโm sorry for the inconvenience.โ
โI apologise for my mistake.โ
โMy sincere apologies.โ
โI beg your pardon.โ
โIโm afraid I wonโt be able to make it due to some unexpected circumstances.
Being grateful to others is good, as expressing gratitude and appreciation can help build positive relationships and convey respect to others. Some polite expressions for showing gratitude and appreciation are:
โThank you for your help.โ
โI appreciate your hard work on this project.โ
โIโm grateful for your support.โ
โI truly appreciate your assistance.โ
โI’m so thankful for your help.โ
โThank you, all your support means a lot!โ
In a business setting, using polite expressions can help to establish credibility, build rapport, and maintain professional relationships. Learn to improve your business English communication with the following common phrases:
โMay I have a moment of your time to discuss this matter?โ
โThank you for your prompt response.โ
โIt’s a pleasure to meet you.โ
โI look forward to working with you.โ
โI appreciate your input.โ
โI understand your concerns.โ
โThat’s an excellent point.โ
โI’m impressed with your work.โ
โYour feedback is important to us.โ
โI’m eager to hear your thoughts.โ
โI respect your opinion.โ
โIโm sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.โ
In social situations, using polite expressions helps convey respect, build rapport, and maintain positive relationships. The following are some polite expressions that you may come across or you can use in social situations:
โWould you like to join us for dinner?โ
โThank you for inviting me to your party.โ
โIt was nice meeting you. Letโs stay in touch.โ
โI hope you’re having a great time.โ
โIt was great seeing you.โ
โThank you for being there for me.โ
Using polite English is crucial for effective communication in all aspects of life. Whether you are greeting someone, making a request, apologising, showing gratitude, or conducting business, using polite expressions can help you to establish positive relationships, convey respect, and build rapport. Through our General English courses, you can learn these expressions and much more to improve your daily conversations in English and become a more effective communicator to build stronger connections with those around you. Choose from our amazing range of English courses in Dubai and start strengthening your communication skills right away!
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