Polite English, Say and Don’t Say Phrases
Don’t Say
I hate this colour.
Say
I am not too fond of this colour.
Don’t Say
Your work isn’t good.
Say
I’m not quite satisfied with this work.
Don’t Say
I want a hamburger.
Say
I’d like a hamburger
Don’t Say
Sit down, please.
Say
Take / have a seat, please
Don’t Say
Can I smoke here?
Say
Would you mind if I smoked here?
Don’t Say
Come here.
Say
Could you come here?
Don’t Say
This report is awful.
Say
This report is not really up to standard.
Don’t Say
No.
Say
No thanks.
