What does being polite look like in the US? Learn the dos and don'ts to prepare for that upcoming US trip.
politeness
behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people
mind your p's and q's
be on your best behavior
1. Make, or respond to, small talk.
2. Use could and would.
- Could you help me with this?
- Would it be OK to pay with a credit card?
Would you mind....?
- Would you mind if I opened the window?
3. Use "not quite" and "a bit".
- That information is not quite right.
- Could you keep it down a bit?
4. "Fine" is not necessarily a good thing.
4. "Fine" is not necessarily a good thing.
5. Tip should be 18-20%.
6. Mind personal space.
7. Hold the door.
Pick the correct answer
Which of these tips do you think are silly?
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