2. Expressing of politeness
Expressing Politeness
Responses
Can you help me?
Of course
May I borrow your pen?
Sure, here it is
Could you hold this?
Of course
Would you, please, open the door for
me?
Ok
Do you mind if I come late?
Yes I do/ No I don’t
3. Say “please” when you ask for it politely
Say “sorry” when you can’t give some help to
other people
Say “thank you” when someone gives you
assistance or help
4. Example
1.
A: Can I borrow your English book?
B: sure, here it is.
2. A: Would you help carry my bag?
B: Of course.
3. A:Will you accompany me to the
market?
B: I’m sorry I have to accompany my
mother to the hospital.
5. How do you offer some help?
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Can I help you?
May I help you?
What can I do for you?
Would you like any help?
Let me help you.
6. • I’m sorry. I can’t.
• I’m sorry. I don’t thinks I could
• Sorry. Actually I want to…. But
I can’t
7. How do you refuse an offer of some help?
• No, thank you.
• That’s very kind of you.
• No, don’t bother , really