You already know to say “Please”, “Thank you,” and “Excuse me” – but here are more ways to make your English sound more polite!
我們都已經知道說話帶“Please”，“Thank you”和“Excuse me”是一種禮貌方式，今天我們再來一起學習一些讓你說話更禮貌的表達！
01、Don’t Say : Can you speak Chinese
Say:Do you speak Chinese?
Or (當你已知某人是會中文的): Would/Could you speak Chinese，please？
我們都知道can是“能”的意思，所以用can提問就多少有點詢問對方是否有某些能力的意思，但其實你並不想知道對方有沒有掌握中文的能力，只是簡單問會不會說。這麼看來，這個問句就帶有些許質疑別人能力的意味，老外多少會覺得不舒服。而用do則語氣上緩和了許多。
02、Don’t Say: I Want A Hamburger.
Say: I’d Like A Hamburger.
Or: I’ll Have A Hamburger, Please.
“I want” sounds like a demand, as if you are commanding the other person to fulfill your desires. “I’d like” is a more polite and diplomatic phrase. When ordering food and drinks, we often use “I’ll have…”
“I want”聽起來就像是命令，好像你在要求別人滿足你的需求一樣。“I’d like”則是一種更禮貌的交往用語。當點餐時，我們經常用“I’ll have…”。
03、Don’t Say: Send Me The Report.
Say: Could You Send Me The Report?
To maintain good relationships with coworkers, it’s best not to use imperatives (starting a sentence directly with a verb like “Reply to my e-mail,” “Go to the bank,” “Finish this project.”)
為了和同事保持良好的關係，最好不要使用祈使句（以動詞開頭，像是“回覆我的郵件”“去銀行”“完成項目”）
Instead, make requests with the phrases, Could you…? and Could you please…?
而是應該用Could you…?或者Could you please…?來提出請求。
04、Don’t Say: Go Away. / Leave Me Alone.
Say: Could You Give Me A Minute?
Or: Sorry – I’m A Bit Busy Right Now.
If a colleague approaches you at a bad time and you want the person to leave, use the phrases in green. “Could you give me a minute?” is for when you just need a few moments to finish up what you’re working on, and then you’ll talk with the colleague.
如果你的同事在一個非常不好的時機來找你，你想讓他離開，用一些平和的短語。“Could you give me a minute?”用在當你需要一些時間去完成你手頭的活兒，之後你會去找你的同事談話時。
You can use the other phrase, “Sorry – I’m a bit busy right now” when you’re in the middle of work that can’t be interrupted. You can follow up with “Can we talk a little later?” and agree on a time when you’re both available.
你也可以用“Sorry – I’m a bit busy right now”，當你正處於工作中不能被打擾時。接著說一句“Can we talk a little later?”，然後約一個你們倆都有空的時間。
05、Don’t Say: Tell Me When You’re Available.
Say: Let Me Know When You’re Available.
“Let me know” is a nicer and more indirect way to say “tell me.” It’s a casual way to ask for some information. Alternatively, you could simply ask the question, “When are you available?”
“Let me know”是一個說“tell me”的更友善不那麼直接的方式。這是一種隨意舒適的詢問信息的方式。或者，你可以更簡單的問：“When are you available?”。
06、Don’t Say: I Don’t Like The Colors In This Design.
Say: I’m Not Too Fond Of The Colors In This Design.
Or: I’d Prefer To Use Different Colors In This Design.
When reviewing work, avoid statements like “I don’t like…” Instead, you can use a more indirect form like “I’m not too fond of…” or “I’m not a fan of…” Another option is to state what you want to see instead: “I’d prefer…” or “I’d rather…”
當查看工作時，避免使用“I don’t like…”。而是應該用一些不那麼直接的方式，像是“I’m not too fond of…”或者“I’m not a fan of…”或者，你直接說明你的設想：“I’d prefer…” 或“I’d rather…”
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