Understanding Communication and Clarity

Why is simply saying "What?" often considered impolite when asking someone to repeat themselves?

• It's too direct and can sound impolite.

• It's only used in very formal settings.

• It implies you weren't listening at all.

• It's grammatically incorrect.

What is considered the most common and versatile way to ask someone to repeat themselves, suitable for any situation?

• "You what?"

• "Sorry?"

• "Come again?"

• "Excuse me?"

Which informal expression, when used with incorrect intonation or with someone you're not friends with, can sound confrontational?

• "Sorry?"

• "What was that?"

• "You what?"

• "I missed that."

In a formal context, what does the phrase "Can you run that by me again?" imply?

• You want them to physically bring something to you.

• You didn't hear them clearly due to noise.

• You didn't quite understand the concept or idea.

• You are asking them to hurry up.