Say it Respectfully
Move.
"Excuse me, could I get by?
"Excuse me"
Okay. (flat/annoyed)
Say it polite, engaged tone
Yeah, that's fine
sarcastic/rude
Someone bumps into you
A. “Watch it.”
B. “Excuse me.
B. “Excuse me.
Ask someone to repeat something politely
Ask someone to repeat something harshly
Give me that.
"Could you please hand that to me?"
"Could I borrow that please"
Suree...(sarcastic)
Make it sound sincere
That's not my problem
Too blunt, lacks respect
You need help
A. “Could you help me with this?”
B. “Do this for me.”
A. “Could you help me with this?”
Ask for help in a respectful tone
Ask for help in a mean tone
You're wrong.
"I see it a little differently..."
"I respect your opinion but I think.."
Fine (irritated)
Say it warmly
I don't care
Sounds dismissive/uninterested
Someone is talking too long
A. “You’re talking too much.”
B. “Can we hear from others too?”
B.“Can we hear from others too?”
Disagree with a friend respectfully
Disagree in a mean tone
Stop talking.
Can we give others a chance to share?
I guess (dismissive)
Say it respectfully
Calm down.
Can sound disrespectful/invalidating
You disagree in a group
A. “That’s wrong.”
B. “I see your point, but I think…”
B. “I see your point, but I think…”
Tell someone they are being rude—politely
Tell someone they are being rude—bluntly
That idea makes no sense.
"I am not sure I understand, could you elaborate on that please?"
Yes, ofcourse! (happy)
Make it sound mean
Make it sound like someone is sad
Interrupting with, "No listen"
Interrupting + controlling tone
Make up a scenario!
Good and bad response
Ask a question sarcastically
Ask a question polietly