Attention!
Imperative language can sound like giving a command in the military. It's not very friendly! We use advice language and upspeak to sound more polite. Do you do that in your language(s)? What do you do to sound more polite?
Наказовий спосіб може звучати як наказ у військовій справі. Ми використовуємо мову порад і підвищуємо голос, щоб звучати більш ввічливо. Чи робите ви це у вашій мові (мовах)? Що ви робите, щоб звучати ввічливіше?
Here are some expressions you can use:
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Giving your opinion |
So I think… It seems to me… In my language/country/family… |
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Checking |
Do you mean….? Are you asking…? Are you talking about…? |
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Thinking time |
Hmmmmm… Let me think (about that). I’m not really sure… I haven’t really thought about that before. |
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Complimenting |
That’s a good question. Good point. |
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Choosing not to answer |
(change the subject) I could use a cup of coffee! Hmm, that’s a little personal. I’d rather not talk about that. |
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Involving other people |
What do you think? How about you? |