Which sentence is an appropriate example of polite and courteous communication in an email?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Please respond at your convenience.
Courtesy means expressing a request respectfully while recognising the other person’s dignity, time, and situation. Option A uses “please” and allows the recipient to respond at a suitable time. Option B is threatening and demanding, while C dismisses the recipient and D is insulting. Those sentences may communicate an attitude, but they do not demonstrate polite email etiquette.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Please respond at your convenience.
Why is this the correct answer?
Courtesy means expressing a request respectfully while recognising the other person’s dignity, time, and situation. Option A uses “please” and allows the recipient to respond at a suitable time. Option B is threatening and demanding, while C dismisses the recipient and D is insulting. Those sentences may communicate an attitude, but they do not demonstrate polite email etiquette.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
