Polite Requests and Responses

How can you respond to a request when you want to agree?

• You can respond by saying 'Yes, I agree' or 'Sure, I'm on board.'

• I don't think so

• I'm not sure, maybe

• No, I disagree

When making a formal request in writing, what should you include at the end?

• Include a joke or funny anecdote

• End with a threat

• Use a casual closing like 'Later' or 'Cheers'

• You should include a polite closing, such as 'Sincerely' or 'Best regards', followed by your signature and printed name.

What is a polite way to ask for someone's help?

• Could you please lend me a hand?

• Give me a hand, now!

• I need your help, hurry up!

• Stop being lazy and help me!

How can you politely decline a request?

• You can politely decline a request by expressing gratitude for the opportunity and providing a brief explanation for declining, such as having prior commitments or not being the right fit for the task.

• Just ignore the request and hope they forget about it

• Say 'no' without any explanation

• Tell them you don't have time for their request

What modal verb can you use to ask for permission?

• Will

• Must

• May

• Should

How can you respond to a request when you want to refuse politely?

• Thank you for thinking of me, but I'm afraid I won't be able to help at this time.

• I don't feel like it, sorry.

• I'm not interested in helping, thanks.

• Sorry, I'm too busy to help right now.

What is a formal way to make a request in an email?

• Do this now or else

• Use polite language and structure the request professionally, such as 'I would like to kindly request...' or 'I would appreciate it if you could...'

• Yo, can you do this for me?

• I need you to do this ASAP

What is a polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said?

• Why are you mumbling? Repeat that clearly.

• Huh? What did you say?

• I'm sorry, could you please repeat that?

• I wasn't listening, can you say that again?

What modal verb can you use to offer to do something for someone?

• Will

• Must

• Should

• Can

How can you respond to a request when you want to suggest an alternative?

• Ignore the original request and just suggest your alternative

• Pretend to agree with the original request and then subtly steer the conversation towards your alternative

• Rudely dismiss the original request and forcefully push your alternative

• Acknowledge the original request and then politely offer your alternative suggestion.