Five Golden Polite
Phrases
ü Please
ü Thank you
ü Excuse me
ü Sorry
ü May I?
Some commonly used
polite words and expressions in everyday English.
1. Please: To make a request politely. (Example: Could you please wait for me?)
2. Thank you: To express gratitude. (Example: Thank you for your help.)
3. Thanks: An informal way to express gratitude. (Example: Thanks for helping me with my homework.)
4. You're welcome: A polite response to someone who thanks you. (Example: You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.)
5. Excuse me: To get someone's attention or to apologize politely. (Example: Excuse me, could you tell me the time?)
6. Sorry: To apologize for a mistake or inconvenience. (Example: Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.)
7. Pardon: To politely ask someone to repeat what they said. (Example: Pardon, could you say that again?)
8. Kindly: A formal way to make a polite request. (Example: Kindly submit your assignment by Friday.)
9. Certainly: A polite way to agree or say "yes." (Example: Certainly, I'll help you with that.)
10. Of course: To show willing agreement. (Example: Of course, you may borrow my book.)
11. May I...? To ask for permission politely. (Example: May I come in?)
12. Could you...? To make a polite request. (Example: Could you close the window, please?)
13. Would you...? To make a very polite request. (Example: Would you help me carry these bags?)
14. Shall I...? To offer help politely. (Example: Shall I open the door for you?)
15. Would you mind...? To make a very courteous request. (Example: Would you mind moving your chair a little?)
16. I appreciate it: To express sincere gratitude. (Example: I really appreciate your support.)
17. My pleasure: A polite response after helping someone. (Example: My pleasure. Happy to help!)
18. No problem: A friendly response to thanks. (Example: No problem. It was easy.)
19. You're most welcome: A warm and polite response to thanks. (Example: You're most welcome. Anytime!)
20. After you: To politely let someone go first. (Example: After you, please.)
21. Welcome: To greet someone warmly. (Example: Welcome to our school.)
22. Good morning: A polite greeting used before noon. (Example: Good morning, everyone.)
23. Good afternoon: A polite greeting used after noon. (Example: Good afternoon, sir.)
24. Good evening: A polite greeting used in the evening. (Example: Good evening, ma'am.)
25. Have a nice day: A friendly way to wish someone well. (Example: Have a nice day! See you tomorrow.)
26. Take care: A caring farewell. (Example: Take care and travel safely.)
27. Congratulations: To praise someone's achievement. (Example: Congratulations on winning the competition!)
28. Best wishes: To express good wishes. (Example: Best wishes for your new job.)
29. Sorry to interrupt: To interrupt someone politely. (Example: Sorry to interrupt, may I ask a question?)
30. If you don't mind: To soften a request or suggestion. (Example: If you don't mind, I'd like to sit here.)
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