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Being Polite with Words
discomfort with.If their body language shows signs
Do you know how to be polite with words?
of discomfort,slow down or stop.If they express a
Here are some tips that can help you.
boundary(界限),respect it immediately.
Say“please”and“thank you'".When asking
Apologize when you do wrong.Everyone
someone to do something for you,always say
makes social mistakes from time to time,no
"please".After someone has done something for
matter how hard they may try.When you do mess
you,always say“thank you”,
up,apologize immediately.Express that you're
Make small talk.Instead of jumping right into
sorry and make plans to avoid the behavior in the
business or serious discussion with someone,
future.
make small talk first.Ask about their day,their
1.If you want to have a serious discussion with
kids,or the good Thai food they have for lunch.
others,you should
Talk about the movies or shows you're watching
A.discuss their day
lately or books that you're reading.This will help
B.say“please"and“thank you"
break the ice.
C.ask about the price of the Thai food
Address elders with respect.In many
D.jump right into business
communities,addressing elders by their first name
2.The underlined phrase“break the ice”in
can be seen as impolite.Instead,use“Mr.”or
Paragraph3 refers to“
"Ms."if you don't know their professional title.If
A.search for more information
they ask you to call them by their first name,you
B.make people feel more comfortable
should do so.Use these terms for anyone 15 years
C.try to make others know about you
or more older than you.
D.make the talk more interesting
Congratulate other people on their success.
3.If others are gossiping around you,what should
When others do well,offer them your praise.If
you do?
you see someone you know in the grocery store
A.Talk with them as usual.
who has recently graduated,gotten married,or
B.Change the subject or walk away.
gotten a promotion(晋升),congratulat