This document discusses expressions of politeness in English. It explains that "Excuse me" can be used to get someone's attention or ask for directions. It also explains that "Please" can be used when requesting something from someone. An example dialogue is then provided that demonstrates asking an assistant in a store for help in finding a sweater, and using "Excuse me" and "Please" politely.

1. Expressions Politness
Miss.Laelatul
Nurliah

2. Expressions Politness
Excuse me can be used
for
• To attract
someone’s attention
• A: Excuse me, can
you tell me the way
to the post office?
• B: Yes of course,
turn left of this way
and goes straight.
Please can be used for:
• When you want to
ask for something.
• A: I would like a cup
of tea please?
• B: Yes of course

3. How do you ask someone for buying something
there?

4. Ms Watti : Excuse me?
Assistant : Yes miss, can I help you?
Ms Watti : Yes, I’m looking for a
sweater, please?
Assistant : We have got some over
here, what color are you looking
for?
Ms Watti : This blue one is nice.
Assistant : Ok, you get it miss.
The Dialogue

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