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Form groups and explain the following words with examples. You can take help of your teacher. Courtesy

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Form groups and explain the following words with examples. You can take help of your teacher.

Courtesy

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Courtesy:
It is the quality of showing politeness in one’s behaviour and attitude.
Example: Saying ‘please’ when you make a request and saying ‘thank you’ when someone does a favour is a sign of courtesy.

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Chapter 1.2: On Saying “Please” - Brainstorming (A1) [Page 19]

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Chapter 1.2 On Saying “Please”
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