Politeness in Communication Quiz

How can you politely ask for another hamburger?

• I want another hamburger.

• Give me another hamburger.

• Another hamburger, please.

• I'd like another hamburger.

What is a polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves?

• What?

• Repeat it.

• Say that again.

• Could you repeat that, please?

How can you politely ask someone to send you a report?

• Report, please.

• I need the report now.

• Could you please send me the report?

• Send me the report.

What is a polite way to express that you disagree with an idea?

• That's a bad idea.

• I don't think that's such a good idea.

• I disagree with you.

• Your idea is wrong.

How can you politely ask someone to move their car?

• Move your car.

• Would you mind moving your car, please?

• Car needs to be moved.

• Your car is in the way.

What is a polite way to ask if you can use someone's phone?

• Can I use your phone?

• I need to use your phone.

• I wonder if I might use your phone.

• Your phone, please.

How can you politely ask for the time?

• What time is it?

• Tell me the time.

• Excuse me, could you tell me the time, please?

• Time, please.

What is a polite way to ask for clarification?

• I don't get it.

• Could you clarify a little bit, please?

• Explain it to me.

• Why is that?

How can you politely express that you don't like something?

• It's not good.

• I don't really like it, I'm afraid.

• I hate it.

• I don't like it.

What is a polite way to ask someone to try some food?

• Try this.

• You should eat this.

• Eat some of this food.

• How about trying some of this food?