What topics does the text talk about?
How to ask for help politely in different situations.
Why direct questions can be less polite.
How weather affects communication.
How good speakers change their language.
Which requests sound more polite?
“Excuse me, could you tell me where the restrooms are?”
“Where are the restrooms?”
“Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?”
“Restrooms? Now!”
Why is “Where are the restrooms?” less polite?
It is a very direct question.
It doesn't have a lead in to the topic.
It uses the wrong grammar.
It is too short.
Good speakers change the way they speak depending on what?
Whom they are speaking to.
How well they know the other person.
The color of the room.
The time of day.
Which requests to a teacher sound more polite?
“When is the school trip?”
“Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?”
“Mr. West, school trip time?”
“Do you know when the school trip is, Mr. West?”
Which statements about polite questions are true?
They are usually longer than direct questions.
They often include phrases like “Could you please…”.
They are always as long as direct questions.
They never use direct language.
Which phrases are polite ways to start a request?
“Could you please …”
“May I ask …”
“Tell me …”
“Excuse me, I wonder if you can …”
When asking a stranger for help, what might you say first?
“Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me.”
“I’m sorry to trouble you, but …”
“Hey, you! Help!”
“What’s up?”
Why is using the right language in different situations important?
It helps you communicate better with others.
It shows respect for cultural norms.
It makes you look smarter.
It’s required by every country’s laws(法律）.