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Dec 2020
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Top 10 Ways of Politely Making Requests ...

ADVANCED ENGLISH
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Learn ten ways of politely making requests in English. It is very important while asking something of someone that you do this in a kind way. There is a fine line between being assertive and being too forward. If you are too direct in English that could rub people the wrong way. Enjoy this Advanced English lesson! 


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