WorksheetsThe many faces of polite
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
An Englishman says: 'With all due respect'
What does he mean by this
I respect you
I am listening to you
I think you are wrong
Hang on a minute!
Your English boss says: 'Perhaps you would think about using more red in the logo'
Does she mean....?
Do it!
Think about it.
It might work and look nice.
It looks good but needs a little bit more red.
When your English boss says:
'Oh by the way...'
What come logically after this sentence?
Please come be on time tomorrow.
I love your new suit
Your English boss says: 'I was a bit disappointed that...
Does this mean?
He is very disappointed?
He is a little bit disappointed?
He is a bit irritated?
You tell your English boss about an idea you have and her reaction is:
'Very interesting...'
Does this mean?
It's interesting?
She is interested, but you need to work it out further?
She hates the idea?
She absolutely loves the idea
Your English boss says: 'I'm sure it's my fault'
Does he mean...?
I'm sorry, I'm going to fix it?
I don't know who's fault it is, but being the manager, I will take responsibility?
It's your fault.
It's not my fault
You tell your English boss about a great idea you have regarding boosting the sales of the company. Your boss says:
'That's an original point of view'
Does he mean...?
that he likes your idea?
That it's original but maybe a bit far fetched
Your idea is stupid
He doesn't understand your idea.
In the pub your colleagues are discussing the office assistant...
You hear someone say the following about him...
"Oh yes, he's a lot of fun"
Does this mean?
He's an absolute nightmare?
He is okay?
He's boring?
He is great to work with?
You tell your boss about the time you and him had a really angry client who slammed the phone down on the two of you.
Your boss says: 'It rings a bell'
Does this mean
I am starting to remember?
I have no clue what you are talking about?
Ah, yes, now I remember.
When asking your English colleague to join you in the pub, he answers: 'I'll see how I feel'
Does he mean...
No
He'll get back to you?
He's not sure yet?
When an Englishman starts a sentece with: 'With the greatest respect..'
Does he mean..
I agree with what you are saying.
I disagree
I think you're and idiot
Your boss asks you: 'can you pop it in an e-mail'
Do they mean...
They want you to be clear?
They don't understand you?
Stop talking
