Polite Words
You say this when someone helps you
Thank You
You might say, “Hey! What’s up?” to this person.
Friend
Which is better: “Give me that” or “May I use that, please?”
“May I use that, please?”
Someone gives you your lunch.
Thank You
Fix this: “Yeah.”
Yes
You say this when you need to pass someone.
Excuse Me
You should use respectful talk with this person at school.
A Teacher or other adults
Which is better: “Move” or “Excuse me”?
Excuse me.
You bump into someone in the hallway.
“Excuse me” or “I’m sorry.”
Fix this: “Move.”
Excuse me.
You say this when you hurt someone’s feelings.
I'm Sorry
You should use respectful talk with this person at work.
A Boss or Supervisor
Which is better: “What?” or “Please say that again”?
Please say that again.
You do not hear your teacher’s directions.
“Please say that again.”
Fix this: “What?”
Please say that again.
This polite word can be added when asking for something.
Please
You are asking this person where to find an item in a store. What kind of talk should you use?
Respectful
Which is better: “Help me!” or “Could you help me, please?”
Could you help me, please?
You do not know how to complete a job
“Could you help me, please?”
Fix this: “Give me a pencil.”
“May I have a pencil, please?”
Name two respectful phrases you learned.
Any two: “Thank you,” “Excuse me,” “I’m sorry,” “Please help me,” or “Please say that again.”
Name two people with whom you should use respectful talk.
Any two appropriate answers, such as teacher, supervisor, customer, doctor, or unfamiliar adult
Which is better at work: “Nope, I forgot” or “No, I haven’t finished. I’m sorry”?
No, I haven’t finished. I’m sorry.
You need to take a break during class or work.
May I take a break, please?
Fix this: “I don’t get it. Do it for me.”
“I don’t understand. Could you help me, please?”