“What do you want?”
That’s what my friend said to a customer — and the customer looked shocked.
But really, my friend meant: “Can I help you?”
The truth? Tone and phrasing change everything.
Instead of sounding rude, try:
✨ “How can I help you today?”
✨ “Is there anything I can do for you?”
Same intention. Different result.
In this episode of my podcast, I break down 7 easy strategies to help you sound polite, warm, and confident in English — without feeling fake or awkward.
Listen now — and start mastering polite English like a pro!
Have you ever meant well but sounded rude?
Tell me about it in the comments!
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