UNIT 6 LESSON 1

REVIEW: modals for politeness wou hot bang o modals can help you adjust how politely you speak. Use would or could to make a polite request. Notice that will and cau are a little more direct..

A: Would you please put this on the table? 

B: Yes, of course. 

A: Could you remind me where the restroom is?

B: Sure. It's down the hall, next to the bedroom sit 

A. Will you help me with these? They're kind of heavy.

B: Certainly. 

A: Can you fell me where the bathroom is uns tout 

B: yes. It's down the hall on the right

APOLOGIZING AND RESPONDING TO APOLOGIES. 

If you spill something or damage something at the party, you should apologize to your hosts. First, prepare the hosts by alerting them that something has happened:

- Rick, there's something I need to tell you. 

IF you're good friends with the host you might say: 

- You're going to kill me.

- The host will want to know what's wrong: 

Is something wrong? 

IF you're good friends, the host may even tease you. 

- What have you done this time? 

EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED: 

I was putting down my glass, and chipped it

 "I was eating an appetizer on the couch, and someone hit, ane. I spilled everything. 

Once you're explained the probleme, apologize.

 

- I can't tell you how sorry I am. 

- I'm terribly sorry. Please forgive. 

- "I'm so embarrassed, please accept my apology.

You cay offer to help, but your host may politely refuse. 

A: Is there anything I caude? 

B: Oh, no. Don't worry. It's not a big deal.

A: Please let me help pay for that. 

B. Absolutely not. It's nothings: 

Use would to politely make or accept an offer, Notice that can is more informal

A: Would you like another drink?

B: yes, I would, thanks, pin, sound 

A: can't take your coat?

B: You sure Cau, Thanks.

Use may or would you anjud to politely ask for or grant permission, notice again that can is more direct when re- flying to would you wind questions, use we to indicate, that something is not a probleme, use yes to indicate that it is.

A: may I please use your restroom? 

B: yes, you certainly way.

A: would you mind if I smoke on 

B: No, I wouldn't mind. Not at all. the balcony?

A: can I berew this book 7

B: sure, you call.