A1 Expression 正式

Neem plaats.

Take a seat.

意思

A polite way to invite someone to sit down.

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文化背景

Dutch people appreciate directness, but in service, they value professional etiquette. Flemish speakers are often slightly more formal than those in the Netherlands. In modern offices, the hierarchy is flat, but 'Neem plaats' remains the default for guests. Inviting someone to sit is the first step of showing hospitality.

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The 'u' factor

Adding 'u' makes it instantly more polite.

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Hospitality

Always offer a seat to guests immediately.

意思

A polite way to invite someone to sit down.

💡

The 'u' factor

Adding 'u' makes it instantly more polite.

💬

Hospitality

Always offer a seat to guests immediately.

自我测试

Which is the most polite way to invite a client to sit?

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✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Neem plaats

It is the standard formal expression.

Complete the sentence.

____ u plaats, meneer.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Neemt

When using 'u', the verb takes a 't'.

Complete the dialogue.

Host: 'Welkom, ____.' Guest: 'Dank u.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Neem plaats

It's the most professional greeting.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are at a job interview.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Neem plaats

Job interviews require formal language.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Which is the most polite way to invite a client to sit? Choose A1

...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Neem plaats

It is the standard formal expression.

Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

____ u plaats, meneer.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Neemt

When using 'u', the verb takes a 't'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Host: 'Welkom, ____.' Guest: 'Dank u.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Neem plaats

It's the most professional greeting.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A2

You are at a job interview.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Neem plaats

Job interviews require formal language.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

2 个问题

No, it is very polite.

It's a bit formal, but not rude.

相关表达

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Ga zitten

similar

Sit down

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Neemt u gerust plaats

builds on

Please feel free to sit

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Gaat u zitten

similar

Please sit

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Plof neer

contrast

Plop down

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