Say it right: Be polite

Mind your P's and Q's is a very common expression in English which means, remember to be polite! It is really important when you learn a language, to learn how to say things nicely. In the following sentences, can you decide which sentence has the most polite form? Can you remember any other polite expressions? Let us know!

Top Tip: In English, we often change our intonation to make things more polite. This means to make a sentence or question sound more polite or friendlier, we make our voice go higher. It is a good idea to ask your teacher about this and practise in your classroom.

• 1:
  
  I'd like that one please.
  I want that one.
  
  
• 2:
  
  Where is the station?
  Could you tell me where the station is please.
  
  
• 3:
  
  Excuse me, I'm in a hurry.
  Move please!
  
  
• 4:
  
  I do not have a clue
  I am afraid I do not know.
  
  
• 5:
  
  Would you mind if I left a bit early?
  I need to leave early, OK?
  
  
• 6:
  
  Say that again!
  Could you repeat that please?
  
  
• 7:
  
  Whatever.
  Don't mention it.