A1 Expression Formal

Sit down, please.

Polite request to sit

Meaning

A polite way to ask someone to take a sitting position.

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Cultural Background

Politeness is highly valued; 'please' is mandatory. Casual and direct, but still uses 'please' for strangers.

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Tone matters

Smile when you say it to sound extra welcoming.

Meaning

A polite way to ask someone to take a sitting position.

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Tone matters

Smile when you say it to sound extra welcoming.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite?

How do you ask someone to sit?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sit down, please.

Adding 'please' makes it polite.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite? Choose A1

How do you ask someone to sit?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sit down, please.

Adding 'please' makes it polite.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, without 'please' it sounds like a command.

Related Phrases

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Have a seat

synonym

A friendly invitation to sit.

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