Sage-Tips

How do you politely tell someone something?

Here are some tips on asking for favors:

1. Be direct but polite.
2. Don’t make it sound bad.
3. Avoid guilt.
4. Don’t cross the line.
5. Show respect.
6. Avoid constant one-sided favors.
7. Be personal but straightforward.
8. Take “No” for an answer.

How do you politely tell someone something is none of their business?

Polite alternative for “none of your business”

1. This depends on the social situation, which includes both cultural and personal aspects.
2. You could also preface it to soften the rudeness: I’m afraid, that is NOYB; I think for now that is NOYB, considering that we don’t know each other that well, it’s NOYB; etc…

How do you respond when someone asks your personal questions?

Thank you for your interest, but I’d rather not discuss my personal life. Do you mind telling me why you are asking? (It will either make them fumble or open the door for diving deeper.) Do you really need to know? (A bit risky. What if their answer is, “yes”?)

How do you say wait politely?

Synonyms

1. hold on. phrasal verb. used for telling someone to stop or wait.
2. just wait until/till. phrase.
3. hang on/hold on a minute. phrase.
4. wait a minute/second. phrase.
5. just a minute/moment/second. phrase.
6. let me see/think. phrase.
7. bear with me/us. phrasal verb.
8. something will have to wait. phrase.

How do you politely tell someone you know them?

You can do that by saying:

1. OK / Alright / Sure.
2. Got it.
3. OK, I get it now / That’s clear, thank you.
4. Fair enough / I see where you’re coming from / I take your point / That makes sense.
5. Of course / Absolutely.
6. I appreciate why you think that, but…
7. I hear what you’re saying, but…
8. That’s totally fair / I don’t blame you.

How do you say none of your business in a rude way?

–That’s none of your business! = Mind your own business! = Never you mind! = Fxxk/back off!

How do you kindly tell someone to mind their own business?

Compliment the person or say something nice to soften the reaction (she is trying to help you, after all). Be honest and tell her in a kind yet direct way that you don’t need her input. State the action that is the next step so it’s clear you don’t need advice. Redirect the conversation.

How do you politely tell someone you can’t help them?

I’m really sorry but I can’t help you. If you can point them in the right direction then give them that information & leave it at that. Be loyal why you can’t help them but yeah do not let them down by saying find another person yourself, please provide them with next possible person who can substitute.

How do you politely ask someone to restate a question?

By phrasing it like this, you avoid the accusatory tone from your original question (“Your reply was not good enough”), and you also avoid any demeaning connotation (“You clearly failed to understand my question, so I will restate it more simply for you”).

How to answer I am not sure/certain that Your Reply answers my?

I am not sure/certain that your reply answers my question. Communication involves two people. Instead of making a statement about the other one, make a statement about yourself. For example: It looks like I wasn’t clear enough, sorry. My question is: (simplest restatement you can come up with). Do you know / do you have that info / can you help?

How to tell someone they said something they said offended you?

How to Politely Tell Someone That Something They Said Offended You Method 1 of 3: Asking Questions. Ask the person to repeat themselves. This can be a great way to open up the… Method 2 of 3: Expressing your Values. Refrain from responding. This is a common way that people express disapproval.