2. Courteous Expressions In order to be polite when you are speaking English, you need to use these phrases correctly.
3. Excuse Me…. You say Excuse me when you want to go past somebody. You also say excuse me to somebody you do not know when you want to attract their attention.
4. Example Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station? Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?
5. Sorry… You say sorry when you need to apologize for something small:
17. Thank You … When somebody gives you something, or when you buy something or receive information. You are expected to say Thank you or Thanks. Some people may be offended if you say nothing.
18. Example You say Thank you or Yes. Please when you want to accept something: 'How about another cup of coffee?' 'Thank you.' / 'Thanks.' / 'yes, please.'
19. Example You say No, thank you or no, thanks when you want you want to refuse something: ' Would you like some more cake?' 'No, thank you.' / 'No, thanks,'