Complete the table with polite expressions that we must use in our day-to-day life. Don’ts Dos 1. I want a cup of tea I would like to have a cup of tea. 2. Send me the mail. 3. Go away or leave me alone. 4. You are wrong. 5. That's a bad idea. 6. Your work isn't good.

Don’ts Dos 1. I want a cup of tea I would like to have a cup of tea. 2. Send me the mail. Could you please send me the mail? 3. Go away or leave me alone. I would appreciate if you go or leave me alone 4. You are wrong. You’re not correct 5. That's a bad idea. That idea can be better 6. Your work isn't good. Your work needs improvement.

Complete the table with polite expressions that we must use in our day-to-day life.

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Complete the table with polite expressions that we must use in our day-to-day life.

	Don’ts	Dos
1.	I want a cup of tea	I would like to have a cup of tea.
2.	Send me the mail.
3.	Go away or leave me alone.
4.	You are wrong.
5.	That's a bad idea.
6.	Your work isn't good.

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	Don’ts	Dos
1.	I want a cup of tea	I would like to have a cup of tea.
2.	Send me the mail.	Could you please send me the mail?
3.	Go away or leave me alone.	I would appreciate if you go or leave me alone
4.	You are wrong.	You’re not correct
5.	That's a bad idea.	That idea can be better
6.	Your work isn't good.	Your work needs improvement.

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