Politeness in English Communication

Emma from mmmEnglish guides viewers through a workout of twelve English expressions to sound polite and respectful. The video covers making polite requests, offering suggestions, and saying no politely. Emma emphasizes the importance of practice and provides examples and exercises to help learners understand and use these expressions naturally.

What is the main focus of Emma's lesson?

• Learning advanced vocabulary

• Practicing polite English expressions

• Improving listening skills

• Understanding English grammar rules

Why is it challenging to be polite in English?

• English vocabulary is limited

• English pronunciation is difficult

• English lacks a formal structure for politeness

• English has a complex grammar structure

Which modal verbs can make a request more polite?

• Can and will

• Shall and must

• Could and would

• May and might

How can you make a request even more polite?

• By using simpler words

• By using a louder voice

• By speaking faster

• By adding an introductory phrase

How does rephrasing a statement as a question affect its politeness?

• It makes it less clear

• It makes it more confusing

• It makes it more polite and respectful

• It makes it more direct

What is a polite way to suggest moving furniture?

• Put the table in the corner

• What if we moved it here?

• Move the chair over there

• Move the couch here

What phrase can soften the impact of saying no?

• I can't

• I don't want to

• No way

• I'm afraid

What does the phrase 'I'm not sure I can make it' imply?

• A definite no

• A tentative yes

• A definite yes

• A tentative no

What should you do if someone doesn't follow up after saying 'I'll get back to you'?

• Wait for them to contact you

• Assume they are coming

• Keep asking them

• Assume they are not interested