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Politeness

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  • "Hey. Can you take this back to the kitchen? My food is wrong. I asked for a rare steak. This is well-done."
    E.g. "Excuse me. Would you mind taking this back to the kitchen? I don't think my food is right. I asked for a rare steak. This is well-done."
  • "You can't afford this dress. Let's take a look at some more affordable ones."
    E.g. "I'm afraid you can't afford this dress. Why don't we take a look at some more affordable ones?"
  • "I want to try this sweater on. Can you give me a large-sized one?"
    E.g. "I would like to try this sweater on. Could I please get a large-sized one?"
  • "Can you fill my car up? I want 30 liters of gas. Thanks."
    E.g. "Could you please fill my car up? I would like 30 liters of gas. Thank you!"
  • "Hi, this is customer service. What do you want?"
    E.g. "Good afternoon, this is customer service. How can I help you?"
  • "Yes, I can help you change your password. First, tell me your registration number."
    E.g. "Of course, I would be delighted to help you change your password. First, would you mind telling me your registration number?"
  • "Can I exchange this bow for a different one? I don't like the color."
    E.g. "May I please exchange this bow for a different one? I'm not too fond of the color."
  • "Hey. What is the Wi-Fi password for your café? I don't want to use data."
    E.g. "Excuse me. Could you please tell me the Wi-Fi password for your café? I'd rather not use data."
  • "Ignoring customer complaints is a bad idea. I don't want to lose business."
    E.g. "I'm not so sure about ignoring customer complaints. I'd rather keep my customers happy."
  • "Hey! You can't be here if you are not a construction worker. Leave before you get hurt."
    E.g. "Excuse me! I'm afraid you can't be here if you are not a construction worker. Would you please leave before you get hurt."
  • "You should call a mechanic. I can't repair your car. I only sell cars."
    E.g. "Have you considered calling a mechanic? Unfortunately, I am unable to repair your car. I only sell cars."
  • "Trying to fix your phone on your own is a bad idea. You should take it to a repair shop."
    "I don't think trying to your phone on your own is a good idea. Why don't you take it to a repair shop?"
  • "You are wrong. Our store does not give refunds. Do you want to receive store credit?"
    E.g. "I think you might be mistaken. Our store does not give refunds. Would you like to receive store credit?"
  • "Can I use this exercise equipment after you? Also, show me how to use it."
    "Would you mind if I use this exercise equipment after you? Also, could you please show me how to use it?"
  • "No, that service is only available to premium members. Do you want to upgrade your account?"
    E.g. "I'm sorry, but that service is only available to premium members. Would you like to upgrade your account?"
  • "You can't eat food in the library. Go outside to eat it."
    E.g. "I'm afraid you can't eat food in the library. Would you please go outside to eat it?"
  • "The password you entered is wrong. Do you want to reset your password?"
    E.g. "I'm afraid the password you entered is wrong. Would you like to reset your password?"
  • "You can ring this bell if you need anything. I can help you."
    E.g. "Please feel free to ring this bell if you need anything. I would be happy to help you."
  • "You are wrong. I am not the manager. Wait. I will go get the manager."
    E.g. "I'm afraid you are mistaken. I am not the manager. Could you please give me a moment? I will go get the manager."
  • "I don't like my limited data plan, so can I change it for an unlimited one?"
    E.g. "I am not a big fan of my limited data plan, so I was wondering if I could change it for an unlimited one."
  • "Let's discuss the problem tomorrow. Thanks. Leave me alone."
    E.g. " Would you mind if we discussed the problem tomorrow? Thank you. Please excuse me, I'm busy."
  • "Can you give me a discount? I can't afford that price."
    E.g. "Could I please have a discount? Unfortunately, I am unable to afford that price."
  • "I don't want to pay that much money. Lower the price."
    E.g. "I'd prefer to not pay that much money. Would you mind lowering the price?"
  • "When does the next bus to Seoul leave? I want to buy a ticket for it."
    E.g. "I was wondering if you could tell me when the next bus to Seoul leaves. I would like to buy a ticket for it."