polite expressions
Please and thanks
Polite expressions are conventional phrases used to show courtesy, respect, or consideration in social interaction.
They include greetings (hello, good morning), requests (please, would you mind), gratitude (thank you, I appreciate it), apologies (I'm sorry, excuse me), and farewells (goodbye, take care).
These expressions smooth social friction and signal good manners, though their sincerity varies—a cashier's have a nice day may be automatic rather than heartfelt.
- excuse meApology for minor intrusion
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- good eveningNighttime salutation
- good morningDaytime greeting phrase
- have a nice dayFormulaic well-wishing farewell
well done · hello · thank you · you're welcome · sorry · pardon me · please · if you don't mind · nice to meet you · pleased to meet you · forgive me · much obliged · many thanks · how are you · after you · great job · take care · thanks a lot
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