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Asking a question politely
10 avril 2024

Asking a question politely

“Turn the music down. It’s too loud.”
Ok, not sure the person who will hear this comment will collaborate. It sounds very confrontational and aggressive.
“Would you mind turning the music down ?”
Very different tone, don’t you think ? Much more pleasant, polite, in fact.
Use “would you mind + ing” from now on and increase your chances of seeing your requests granted.
Examples :
- Would you mind working 30 minutes longer on Tuesday ?
- Would you mind cooking tonight ? My darling husband.
Saying you are worried part.2
29 février 2024

Saying you are worried part.2

Ready to nuance ? Earlier this week we saw “I can’t help thinking that”…
Today, we are focusing on a similar phrase but it’s not a synonym.
If you “can’t stop thinking about” something, it is occupying your mind constantly. It can be used to show that you are worried about something/obsessed about something/somebody. Here, unlike “I can’t help thinking that…” , the worry is more concrete/real.
. “I can’t stop thinking about the match we lost last week. It’s driving me crazy.”
. “I can’t stop think about her. I think I might be in love.”
. “I can’t stop thinking about my driving test. I’m so nervous.”
Saying you are worried part.1
19 février 2024

Saying you are worried part.1

Sometimes, you know something isn’t true or logical but that thought keeps coming back in your mind. You know you shouldn’t have this feeling/thought but it just keeps coming back – whatever you do. Welcome to the human condition !
If this happens to you, use “can’t help thinking that…”
Examples :
. “I can’t help thinking that if I don’t go to more parties, I’ll be single for the rest of my life.”
. “I can’t help thinking that you might regret not buying that Gucci bag.”