Basic vs Polite English
Basic vs Polite English
1. Basic: I want water.
Polite: Could I please have some water?
2. Basic: Give me your phone.
Polite: May I borrow your phone, please?
3. Basic: Wait here.
Polite: Could you wait here for a moment, please?
4. Basic: What do you want?
Polite: How may I help you?
5. Basic: Tell me your name.
Polite: May I know your name, please?
6. Basic: Send me the file.
Polite: Could you please send me the file?
7. Basic: I need help.
Polite: I was wondering if you could help me.
8. Basic: Move aside.
Polite: Would you mind moving a bit, please?
9. Basic: I don't like it.
Polite: I'm not a big fan of it, to be honest.
10. Basic: Stop talking.
Polite: Could you please lower your voice?