Politeness in Action: Role Play by https://padlet.com/ninosorrento1/dz7q6d6n0qedrfnx In groups of 2 or more, role-play a polite versus impolite telephone conversation. Record your best example and upload it for class comments. en-us 2025-03-19 08:44:30 UTC 2025-03-19 08:48:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Instructions ninosorrento1 https://padlet.com/ninosorrento1/dz7q6d6n0qedrfnx/wish/3372768882
  • In your group, create two short telephone conversations—one polite and one impolite.
  • Role-play and record both conversations.
  • Choose your best recording and upload it here.
  • Watch your classmates’ recordings and provide constructive comments.
    • ]]>     2025-03-19 08:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ninosorrento1/dz7q6d6n0qedrfnx/wish/3372768882     ninosorrento1 https://padlet.com/ninosorrento1/dz7q6d6n0qedrfnx/wish/3372771854 Restaurant: Hello, Mario’s Pizza. How can I help you?

    🍕 Customer: Hello, I’d like to order a pizza for delivery, please.

    📞 Restaurant: Sure! What would you like to order?

    🍕 Customer: Could I have a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese?

    📞 Restaurant: Of course! Would you like anything else?

    🍕 Customer: Yes, could I also get a bottle of water, please?

    📞 Restaurant: Got it! That will be $15.99. May I have your address, please?

    🍕 Customer: Sure! It’s 25 Green Street, Apartment 4B.

    📞 Restaurant: Thank you! Your order will arrive in about 30 minutes.

    🍕 Customer: Great! Thank you very much.

    📞 Restaurant: You’re welcome! Have a nice day!

    ]]>     2025-03-19 08:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ninosorrento1/dz7q6d6n0qedrfnx/wish/3372771854     ninosorrento1 https://padlet.com/ninosorrento1/dz7q6d6n0qedrfnx/wish/3372773851 Customer:
    "Hey, hurry up. I don’t have all day. Just give me a tea or something."

    Tearoom Staff:
    "Sorry for the wait. What kind of tea would you like?"

    Customer:
    "Does it really matter? Just give me whatever’s quickest, I don’t care."

    Tearoom Staff:
    "We have a variety of options, like black, green, or herbal."

    Customer:
    "Whatever, I don’t care. Just don’t make it too hot, okay?"

    Tearoom Staff:
    "Alright, anything else?"

    Customer:
    "Yeah, give me that biscuit thing too. And make it quick, I don’t have time for this nonsense."

    Tearoom Staff:
    "Okay, your total will be..."

    Customer:
    "Just take my money, will you? No need for the small talk."

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