Lesson 65
Let’s practice speaking English in a humble way!
These sentences are usually used in Business English or in a formal conversation.
× Don’t say × Ο Please say Ο
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 Send me the report.  | 
Could you please send me the report? | 
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 Leave me alone.  | 
Could you give me a minute? | 
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 Tell me when you are available.  | 
Let me know when you are available. | 
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 You’re wrong.  | 
I think you might be mistaken. | 
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 That’s a bad idea.  | 
I am not sure that’s a good idea. | 
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 Your work isn’t good.  | 
I’m not quite satisfied with this work. | 
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 I don’t like the colors in this design.  | 
I’m not too fond of the colors in this design. | 

