How can I be polite without sending the wrong message?
536551
it will pass on speaking as a man!
755209
As honest as you can, or just avoid them. Rude people usually find out the hard way. People call me rude but I like to be honest. There is a difference. Never hurt someones feelings on purpose, but never lie to them either.
1102666
On the contrary you are a very nice sensitive person. Fearing confrontation is not a bad thing, but be sure not to clam up when people are being nice to you.
67434
Whatever you do, be polite! Your rudeness might come back to bite you in the future. But just say that you're taken, that you're not lking for a relationship, or that he's a really god guy but it's not going to work out.
1183096
Try starting off with an innocent question like "do you have the time",   or "or is this machine taken". If she's blunt or short then move on, if you get a smile and nice answer try making small talk, without being  chatty. The next time you see say "hi" and guage her intrest from her response.
243050
you can start being civilized to them without apologizing, just show them the new you, i'm sure they'll get the message and start accepting your un-told apology, actions speak louder than words....
1050083
Pardon can I have 10 point`s`s for being polite please thank you
747670
just ask and be up front. but not nosey.
681010
Honesty is impossible to practice literally in a civilized society.\n\nIf you don't believe me, try the following for just one day:\n\n** Everytime someone says "How are you doing?" or "What's up?" -- answer completely and truthfully.\n\n** Don't say "It's nice to see you" unless you really mean it.  Don't tell someone to "Have a nice day" unless you really want them to.\n\n** Only say you are "sorry" when you are actually feeling sorrow (sadness). \n\n** Don't say "Thank you" unless you are truly appreciative of what someone did.\n\n** Don't stay and listen to someone when you really want to leave, since your presence is an implied statement that you are interested in what they are saying. If you were really being fully honest, you'd tell them when they are boring you and leave.\n\nPolitics is the art of being polite. It's a system of social etiquette that allows people to get along. And it depends on people not being completely honest with each other.\n\nSad, but true.
777267
Is this an Etiquette question?
804441
coming from a girl, just ask her nicely and apologise for not saying it in the best way. it sounds more genuine than trying to find a smooth way to say it.
1097328
Just write something sincere.\nThey will like it better.
776289
if people r saying that u r rude then u should take care of ur words before saying them .The main thing is to be polite with old people coz they r more sensitive n have less sense of humour due to there age . \nAny way u can go ahead with ur mixed personality i.e. sometimes rude n sometimes cool\nAlwayz be happy\nAllah hafiz
572732
you wait or you confront him in a calm manner tell him that i don't want to be confused and you don;t want to receive wrong messages from his gestures,.ask him do you or do you not be honest with your answer it's a one time shot if you lose you will lose a person you really desire. it's up to you, tell him that!
1123296
Do a simple professional message. Funny messages get annoying fast or might be misinterpreted:\n\nThank you for calling the xyz company. Unfortunately we are unable to answer the phone at this time as we are assisting other clients. Please leave your name number and a brief message and we will return you call as soon as we can.\nThank you for calling the xyz company.\n\nWhen outside of business hours:\nThank you for calling the xyz company. Unfortunately you have reached us outside of our normal business hours. Our business hours are....mon through fri... sat and sunday. You are important to us so please leave your name number and a brief message and we will return you call as soon as we can or please call us back during our business hours\nWe appreciate your interest in teh xyz company\n\n\nCall different companies outside of business hours and cheat of of their message
902136
You keep your mouth shut. You don't want to be as rude as they are, do you?
56436
You guys are unbelievable. I can't believe you all are answering questions in the Etiquette area.\n\nSometimes, you just have to put up with listening to stuff you don't want to hear.  Politely excuse yourself, period.  Tell them you have to go.\n\nBeing rude will net you nothing but another enemy. There's no reason for that - you never know when the person you're talking to now will appear again in your life -- maybe a boss, a co-worker, or a friend's friend, or worse, a waitress or waiter who has the ability and opportunity to spit in your food.  It's always a good idea to be polite to everyone, and it's just the right thing to do.