Is could you please rude?

Is could you please rude?

They’re not impolite — they’re just less polite than the versions with please.

How do you express confusion in English?

How to express confusion in English?

1. Use phrases to say you didn’t understand. Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
2. Use phrases to convey why you didn’t understand. While every person has flaws in English, it is not possible for everyone to understand all the others.
3. Ask someone to repeat themselves.
4. Apologize for the confusion.
5. Words to say that you understand.

How do you show confusion in writing?

But if you need non-verbal ways to show this, here are a few cheap ones I use:

1. tilted her head quizzically.
2. a look of puzzlement/surprise crossed his face.
3. she stopped, and peered intently at (something)
4. he paused and thought for a moment.
5. she stopped, taken aback.

Can I ask a question if you don’t mind?

Both are correct. “If you don’t mind my asking” – Here you’re stating as if “asking” is a noun instead of a verb. You’re asking the listener if he/she doesn’t mind your “asking.” It’s almost as if saying that the person asking the question isn’t the one actually asking it, but the verb itself is the thing asking.

How do you explain confusion?

The definition of confusion is the state of not being certain about what is happening, what you should do, or what something means.

How do you politely ask why?

I can ask you to, because it’s important to me, and I can tell you why it’s important to me. But right now, I don’t understand why it’s important to you. I want to understand that.

How do you express your fear in writing?

In your body language, signs of fear include:

1. Hunching shoulders.
2. Shrinking away.
3. Open mouth.
4. Wide eyes.
5. Shaking.
6. Trembling.
7. Freezing.
8. Wrapping arms around oneself.

How do you describe being scared?

Here are 20 ways of expressing fear:

1. afraid of your own shadow – nervous/timid/easily frightened.
2. shaking like a leaf – to tremble with fear.
3. quaking in your boots – trembling with fear.
4. heebie jeebies – a state of fear/discomfort/nervousness.
5. scared out of one’s wits – extremely frightened.

Can I ask you or may I ask you?

May I ask you a question? Asking for permission. In addition, “may” version is more polite than the “can” version. Realistically speaking, both ask for permission and neither is offensive, but yes, “may” is still more polite than “can.”

What can you ask someone?

100 Getting to Know You Questions

• Who is your hero?
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
• What is your biggest fear?
• What is your favorite family vacation?
• What would you change about yourself if you could?
• What really makes you angry?
• What motivates you to work hard?
• What is your favorite thing about your career?

How do you show excitement in writing?

If you need your readers to understand how excited you were at any given time, show them. Don’t just tell them, “I was so excited!” Show them the sweat beading your forehead as you raced to your destination. Show them the lifting of your cheeks as your lips parted way for an uncontrollable smile.

How do you say confused professionally?

Step1: Phrases to say you didn’t understand:

1. I’m sorry. I don’t understand.
2. Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
3. I didn’t get it.
4. Sorry, I couldn’t hear that.
5. Over a phone call:
6. Could you speak up please?
7. Sorry, Could you speak more slowly, please.
8. I don’t know that word, could you please tell me what it means.

How do you describe a scared facial expression?

In general, however, these are the guidelines you should follow for describing a fearful expression: Their eyebrows would be pulled up and together. Their upper eyelids would be pulled up, and their lower eyelids would be tense and drawn up as well. Their mouth would be stretched and drawn back, possibly exposing teeth.

Can I ask you something reply?

What’s the most polite way to answer “can I ask you a question?” If you’re willing to hear them out, then “Yes, you may” is polite, formal and grammatically correct. You are not obligated to answer their question if you don’t want to. You said you’d listen, not that you’d reveal private information.

How do you say you’re confused in an email?

How do you write your clarification emails?

1. Thank the person for the information. Thanks for the information on the conference.
2. Clarify what you don’t understand/still need. I’m afraid I don’t understand what you mean by ABC.
3. Reference the next step politely. I am looking forward to receiving the updated information today.

How do you politely ask information?

How To Use These Phrases In Your English:

1. Phrases 1 – 10 are all followed by indirect questions.
2. Phrase 2 is a little more formal and polite than phrase 1.
3. Phrases 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are polite and are good to use if you are asking a stranger or you are asking at a public information desk.
4. Phrase 4 is more informal.

What to say when you are confused?

So you could say to the police, “I’m just as flummoxed as you are — I can’t understand how they could have stolen everything.” If something is difficult to understand, you can say it’s “perplexing,” or makes you feel “perplexed.” So the police might say, “I’m sorry, but we might not be able to find your things.

How do you ask for clarification in English?

When you don’t understand what someone has said, you can ask for clarification using the following expressions:

1. What do you mean by…?
2. Do you mean…?
3. Could you say that again, please?
4. Could you repeat please?
5. Could you clarify that, please?
6. Would you elaborate on that , please?
7. Could you be more explicit?

How do you describe silence?

Here are some adjectives for silence: sullen and ominous, incorruptible, unchanging, rather christ-like, aloof and rather christ-like, immensely cold and savage, immensely cold, verbal but not emotional, sudden, unquiet, thick, busy, heavy and thoughtful, short, heavy and thoughtful, mutual, awkward, dead, grim, queer …

What is a metaphor for confusion?

What are different ways to say confused?

confused

• befuddled.
• bewildered.
• dazed.
• distracted.
• muddled.
• perplexed.
• perturbed.
• puzzled.

How do you show embarrassment in writing?

But for now, some of those little things to hide embarrassment can be used in writing to replace blushing and stuttering, for example:

1. Shifting weight from side to side.
2. Fidgeting.
3. Picking at skin.
4. Hiding your face in your hands.
5. Taking steps back.
6. Having a defensive pose/stance.
7. Crossing arms.
8. Playing with your hair.