Pregunta: On what occasions should we be polite?
Idea 1
When meeting someone for the first time
When meeting someone for the first time
First impressions are important
First impressions are important
Being polite helps start a relationship on the right foot
Being polite helps start a relationship on the right foot
Shows respect for the other person
Shows respect for the other person
Job interviews, business meetings, and official events require politeness
Job interviews, business meetings, and official events require politeness
It’s expected and helps things go smoothly
It’s expected and helps things go smoothly
Idea 3
When asking for help or a favor
When asking for help or a favor
Being polite makes people more willing to help you
Being polite makes people more willing to help you
Shows gratitude and respect
Shows gratitude and respect
Helps avoid misunderstandings
Helps avoid misunderstandings
Idea 4
When disagreeing with someone
When disagreeing with someone
Politeness helps prevent arguments from getting heated
Politeness helps prevent arguments from getting heated
Shows maturity and respect for different opinions
Shows maturity and respect for different opinions
Keeps the conversation friendly
Keeps the conversation friendly
Idea 5
With elders or people in authority
With elders or people in authority
It’s a sign of respect in most cultures
It’s a sign of respect in most cultures
Helps maintain good relationships
Helps maintain good relationships
Expected in traditional families
Expected in traditional families
Being polite in public helps everyone get along
Being polite in public helps everyone get along
Makes daily life more pleasant for everyone
Makes daily life more pleasant for everyone
Examples: saying 'excuse me,' holding doors, not being too loud
Examples: saying 'excuse me,' holding doors, not being too loud
Pregunta: On what occasions should we be polite?
Modismos auténticos
Intenta estos modismos para obtener más de 7 en el IELTS Speaking:
Mind your manners: Remember to be polite and behave well.
Mind your manners: Remember to be polite and behave well.
Go the extra mile: Make a special effort to be polite or helpful.
Go the extra mile: Make a special effort to be polite or helpful.
Put your best foot forward: Make a good impression by behaving well.
Put your best foot forward: Make a good impression by behaving well.