verb

used in polite statements

verb

used when you want to say something in a more careful or polite and less direct way

adverb

used for showing that you are being polite

adverb

used as a polite reply to someone when you do not completely agree with what they have said

used for politely accepting an invitation, or agreeing or offering to do something

used before you say something that might offend someone, to show that you do not intend to offend them

used for getting someone’s permission to do something. This can either be polite, impolite, or humorous. If someone says it in a loud way, they are showing that they are angry or annoyed

used for telling someone that you have done something without their permission but you hope that they approve of this

used for politely getting someone’s attention

used for politely telling someone you are leaving