ask politely

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

To ask in a respectful and considerate way.

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Examples (20)

  • ‘Did you sleep well?’ he asked politely.
  • She decided to ask her boss politely for a raise.
  • If you want something, you should ask politely.
  • If you ask politely, people are more likely to help.
  • The attendant politely asked us to wait outside.
  • He asked politely if he could borrow the book.
  • She has always asked politely for assistance, and people are happy to help.
  • Always ask politely when you need assistance.
  • Even when disagreeing, he manages to ask questions politely.
  • They were taught to ask for things politely.
  • I was taught to always ask politely instead of demanding things.
  • Could you ask them politely to lower the volume?
  • Could you please ask him politely to turn down the music?
  • I will politely ask for clarification on the new policy.
  • Asking politely is often more effective than being aggressive.
  • Even if you're frustrated, you should still ask politely.
  • He was about to ask politely for the bill when the waiter brought it over.
  • She learned to ask difficult questions politely and firmly.
  • The sign politely asks visitors not to touch the exhibits.
  • He asked the stranger politely for directions.