× I want...---我要。。。
e.g. I want a cup of coffee.---我要一杯咖啡。
√ I’d like to have...---我想点。。。
e.g. I’d like to have a cup of coffee.---我想点一杯咖啡。
√ I’ll have...---我想买。。。
e.g. I’ll have a cup of coffee.---我想买一杯咖啡。
4/ When you give orders or requirements to others, try not to be too direct.---当你向别人发出命令或要求时,尽量不要太直接。
× Imperatives---祈使句
e.g. Clean your room!---收拾一下你的房间。
√ Could you...? ---你可以。。。吗?
e.g. Could you clean your room?---你可以打扫一下你的房间吗?
5/ When you are too busy to answer others, don’t be rude.---当你太忙而无法应答别人时,别那么粗鲁。
× Leave me alone!---不要打扰我!/ Go away!---走开!
√ Could you give me a minute?---能给我点时间吗?
√ I’m sorry, I’m a little busy at the moment.---对不起,我现在有点忙。
6/ When you want to know some information from others, be nice.---当你想从别人那里了解一些信息的时候,友善待人。
× Tell me...---告诉我。。。
e.g. Tell me when you have free time.---告诉我你什么时候有空。
√ Let me know...---让我知道。。。
e.g. Let me know when you have free time.---当你有空的时候请让我知道。
7/ When you try to show your different opinions or disagreement, it's better to be gentle.---当你试图表达你的不同意见或不赞同时,最好温柔一点。