Manners (Etiquette)
|
Words |
Purpose |
Example |
|
Please |
To make
request |
Please, help me. Don’t leave me alone, please. Please, try to understand. |
|
Thanks |
To show
gratitude |
Thank you very much. Thanks a lot. Thank you for your kindness. No, thanks. No, thank you very much. |
|
Sorry |
To express regret To refuse |
Sorry. I am sorry. I am very sorry. Sorry sir. I am extremely sorry. |
|
Welcome |
To greet
people |
Welcome, sir. Welcome to Victoria memorial. You are welcome. You are most welcome. |
|
No mention |
To respond
thank |
No mention, please. Mention not. |
|
Excuse me |
To ask
forgiveness |
Excuse me please. |
|
Pardon For god shake
|
To ask for
repetition of word |
I beg your pardon. Pardon me please. Pardon. |
|
After you |
To allow
someone at first |
After you, please. After you. |
|
With great
pleasure |
To express
complete approve |
By all means. With great pleasure. Certainly. Of course. |
|
Kindly |
To request
someone |
Kindly take your seat. Kindly help him. |
|
Congratulation |
To express
pleasure for good fortune |
Congratulation. Congratulation for your great
success. |
|
Well done |
To express happiness for achievement. Praise. |
Well done my boy. Well done. |
|
Mind blowing Awesome Outstanding |
To express surprise. Praise. Fully agree. |
Mind blowing performance. You are mind blowing. |
Examples:-
|
Good
morning Good
morning, sir. Good
afternoon Good
evening Good
day to you, sir. Good
night, sir. Good
bye, friends. Sweet
dreams, dear. Bye,
bye. See
you again. Wish
you a happy journey. Best
of luck. Good
luck. Please,
listen to me. Please,
be seated. Thank
you very much. Thanks
a lot. That’s
alright. No
mention please. It’s
my pleasure. You
are welcome. Sorry. I
am Very sorry. I
am sorry. I
am extremely sorry. Sorry
to disturb you. Welcome,
sir. Most
welcome. You
are most welcome. With
great pleasure. You
are welcome. Excuse
me, sir. Excuse
me please. I
beg your pardon. After
you. Forgive
me, please. Kindly
excuse me. May
I have your attention please? Don’t
get angry please. Kindly
handover that book. Would
you please, shut the door? Sure,
sure. Why
not? O
k Have
a good journey. It’s
me XYZ. Please,
come in. What
date is today? Take
me at five, please. Good
days are ahead. Why
are you wasting your time? My
watch has gone out of order. Never
mind. Rest
assured. Nothing
special. No
never. As
you please. As
you wish. As
you like. Just
coming. |
Please don’t go. Is dinner ready? May I come in sir? May I go to home? It’s my turn now. Are you vegetarian? Hard work is the key to success. May I accompany you? Is the boss in? Are you angry with me? Won’t you go? Since when you have been here? No hurry. All right. Because of. According to. At the risk of. Don’t talk nonsense. Don’t disturb me. Why are you sad today? I regret. Stop there. Stop him. Get out. Be careful. Get off. Get ready. Go at once. Go straight. Open the door. Go ahead. Try again. Be quite. Keep quite. Be comfortable. Feel at home. Have your seat, please. How are you? How do you do? How long will it take? Who is at the door/ Hallo. Well done! Bravo! Very fine! Hey! Wonderful! Hush! By god’s grace! Thank god! May god bless you! Wow! Same to you! Excellent! Congratulation! Hurry up please! How terrible! My goodness! How disgraceful! How sweet! |
No doubt. How lovely! Beware! How disgusting! Please keep quiet! What an idea! Yes, it is! Be punctual. Keep the fire on. Mind your business. It is 7 o’ clock. It was 5.30 pm. It is half past three. It is quarter to 4 pm. It is 20 to 3 am. Keep it up! Carry on! Well done! Hi! What happened? Outstanding! Awesome! Brilliant! Good job! Breathe taking! So beautiful! How high! How tall! Go to hell! Get lost! Mind your business! You are so sweet! So kind of you! Beware of fraud! Your attention please! May I have your attention please! Be serious! Be frank! Be careful! Be cautious! Behave yourself! Respect your seniors. Hold on. Pick up the phone. Get in the bus. Keep silence! Be calm! Wish you all the best! Love you too. Are you mad? Be in touch. Visit on and off. Of course! Darling! Dear! Hard working. Industrious. Noble! How disappointing? Be happy! |
