Polite Phrases: Master the Basics of Respectful Communication

Question 1

Which of the following is the most polite way to ask for something?

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Can I please have that?

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Gimme that!

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I want that now!

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Give it to me immediately!

Question 2

What is the correct way to express gratitude for someone's kindness?

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Thank you very much.

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No problem.

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You're welcome.

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It was nothing.

Question 3

Which of the following is not an appropriate way to interrupt someone?

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Hey, listen up!

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Excuse me.

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I've got something to say.

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Can you hold on a moment, please?

Question 4

Which of the following is a polite way to ask for clarification?

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Can you repeat that, please?

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What did you just say?

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I didn't get that.

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Huh?

Question 5

Which of the following is not considered polite table manners?

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Talking with your mouth full

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Chewing with your mouth closed

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Using a napkin to wipe your face

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Saying 'please' and 'thank you'

Question 6

Which of the following is a polite way to decline an offer?

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No, thank you.

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I'm not interested.

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Get lost.

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That's not my thing.

Question 7

Choose the phrase that is used to show appreciation for a gift.

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Thank you very much.

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Excuse me, please.

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Please pass the butter.

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I'm sorry to bother you.

Question 8

What is the correct way to ask for someone's name?

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May I ask your name?

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Who are you?

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What's your name?

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Tell me your name.

Question 9

Which phrase is used to express sympathy or condolences?

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I'm sorry to hear that.

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Excuse me, may I help you?

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Thank you for your support.

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I'm so happy for you.

Question 10

Which phrase is considered the most formal and polite way to address someone you don't know well?

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Sir/Madam

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Hey there.

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Excuse me.

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Yo!

Question 11

What is the appropriate response to someone giving you a compliment?

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Thank you, I appreciate it.

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You're welcome.

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No problem.

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I know, right?

Question 12

Which phrase is used to express agreement with someone?

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I completely agree.

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Excuse me, but I have a different opinion.

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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I'm not sure I understand.

Question 13

Sarah is having dinner with her family. She needs to ask her father to pass her the salt. Which of the following is the most polite way for her to ask?

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May I please have the salt?

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Give me the salt.

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Can you pass the salt?

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I need the salt.

Question 14

Which phrase is the most polite way to get someone's attention?

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Excuse me

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Hey, listen up!

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Can you hear me?

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What's up?

Question 15

If you need to leave a conversation, which phrase would be the most appropriate way to excuse yourself?

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Excuse me, I have to go

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Gotta go

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See ya

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I'm out

Question 16

If you need to interrupt someone to ask a question, which phrase would be the most polite way to do so?

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Excuse me, can I ask you something?

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Hey, what's up?

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Do you know the answer?

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Can you help me?

Question 17

Which phrase is the most polite way to refuse an offer?

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No, thanks

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I don't want it

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I'm not interested

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Maybe later

Question 18

If you need to get someone's attention without being rude, which phrase would be the best to use?

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Excuse me

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Hey!

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Can you help me?

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What's up?

Question 19

When is it appropriate to use the word 'Please'?

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When requesting something from someone

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When expressing gratitude

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When apologizing for an accident

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When trying to get someone's attention

Question 20

When you need to ask someone to pass the salt, which of these phrases would be the most polite way to ask?

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Would you please pass the salt?

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Give me the salt.

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Can you hand me the salt?

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I want the salt.

Question 21

When you need assistance, which phrase is the most polite way to ask for help?

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Excuse me, could you please help me with this?

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Can you do this for me?

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Hey, I need you to do something for me.

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Sorry, can you help me?

Question 22

Which polite phrase is used to politely interrupt someone?

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Excuse me

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Please wait

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Thank you

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Sorry

Question 23

When would you use the polite phrase 'May I help you?'?

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When you are offering your assistance

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When you are asking for help

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When you are saying goodbye

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When you are apologizing

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a polite way to address someone?

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Yo

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Sir

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Ma'am

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Miss

Question 25

Which polite phrase would you use to ask someone to pass something?

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Please pass the salt

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Give me the salt

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I need the salt

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Hey, salt

Question 26

Which phrase expresses gratitude?

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Thank you

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Excuse me

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Please

Question 27

Which phrase is considered a polite request?

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Can I have some water, please?

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I want water

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Give me water

Question 28

What polite phrase would you use if someone bumped into you?

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Excuse me

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Ouch

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Watch where you're going

Question 29

Which phrase expresses disagreement politely?

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I think you might be mistaken

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I don't agree with you

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You're wrong

Question 30

When declining an invitation politely, which phrase is NOT appropriate?

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No

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I'm afraid I can't

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I have other plans

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I'm not feeling well

Question 31

Which phrase is NOT a polite way to disagree with someone?

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You're wrong

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I see your point

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I have a different opinion

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I respectfully disagree

Question 32

Which phrase is most polite and formal?

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May I have the salt, please?

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Can you pass the salt, please?

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Excuse me, could you pass the salt?

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Hey, pass me the salt.

Question 33

Which of these phrases is most commonly used to politely request something?

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Please

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Here

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Now

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Immediately

Question 34

How would you express gratitude for a gift?

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Thank you

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No problem

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I like it

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You're welcome

Question 35

Which phrase is used to politely get someone's attention?

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Excuse me

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What's up

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Hey

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Listen

Question 36

In which situation is it appropriate to offer assistance using the phrase 'May I help you?'?

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When someone seems to need help

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When you're lost

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When you want something from someone

Question 37

Which phrase is the most polite way to decline an offer?

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No, thank you

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I don't want it

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No way

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Not interested

Question 38

How should you politely ask someone to repeat something?

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Could you say that again, please?

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Repeat that

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What?

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Sorry, I didn't hear you

Question 39

To politely get someone's attention, the best phrase to use is:

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Excuse me, sir/madam.

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Hey, you!

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Yo, what's up?

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Listen up!

Question 40

The polite way to ask for directions is:

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Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the library?

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Hey, show me where the library is.

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Where's the library?

Question 41

Which phrase do you use to express gratitude for a kind act?

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Thank you

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You're welcome

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That's okay

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No problem

Question 42

Which of the following phrases is NOT polite?

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Shut up

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Can you please not talk so loudly?

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Please be quiet

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Could you please lower your voice?

Question 43

What is the polite way to ask someone to repeat something?

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Could you repeat that, please?

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What did you say?

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Say it again

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I didn't hear you

Question 44

What is the polite way to ask for someone's name?

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What is your name?

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Can I have your name

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Tell me your name

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Who are you?

Question 45

Imagine you are at a friend's house and you want to ask to borrow a pen. Choose the option below that is the most polite way to ask.

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Excuse me, could I please borrow a pen?

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I need a pen.

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Hey, give me a pen now.

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Can I have your pen?

Question 46

You're walking down a crowded hallway at school and need to get by someone. What is the best way to ask them to move?

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Excuse me, could you please let me pass?

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Get out of my way.

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Step aside.

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Hey, move it!

Question 47

Someone holds the door open for you as you enter a building. What is the most appropriate response?

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Thank you for holding the door!

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You're welcome.

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No problem.

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It's okay.

Question 48

You need to ask your teacher a question during class. What is the most polite way to begin?

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Excuse me, [Teacher's name], could you please help me with this question?

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Hey, teacher, I have a question.

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Can you help me with this?

Question 49

You are at a restaurant with friends, and you would like to ask for the salt. What is the most polite way to ask?

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Excuse me, could you please pass the salt?

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I need the salt.

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Can I have the salt?

Question 50

You accidentally interrupt someone while they are talking. How do you politely acknowledge your interruption?

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Excuse me for interrupting.

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Sorry about that.

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Oops, sorry.

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My bad.

Question 51

You are leaving a store, and the cashier asks if you need help carrying your bags. What's a polite way to decline?

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No, thank you. I'm good.

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I don't need any help.

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No thanks.

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I can handle it.

Question 52

Someone gives you a gift for your birthday. What's the best way to respond?

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Thank you so much! This is so thoughtful.

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Oh, wow.

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I love it!

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Thank you.

Question 53

You're walking in a crowded hallway and accidentally bump into someone. What's a polite way to apologize?

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Excuse me, I'm so sorry for bumping into you.

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My apologies.

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Oops, my bad.

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Sorry.