- Mrs. Msezane is walking down the hall, sees you, and says, “Good morning; how are you this morning?” The most polite response to her greeting is:
Your answer:
“Good”
“I am fine, thank you. How are you, Mrs. Msezane?”
Look down, pretend you didn’t hear her, and walk away as fast as you can
”I am fine.”
- You go to a football game at St. Pius on Parochial School Night. One of your friends introduces you to Irma Dinkaschnowzafowza from another school. Irma says, “Hi. How are you doing?” The most polite response is:
Your answer:
“I’m doing OK. How are you doing?”
“Awful! My life is hideous!”
Don’t answer. If you appear to be mysterious, she will be more interested in getting to know you.
“I’m great!”
- When someone asks you a “how are you” question, and you answer with a similar question, you are showing interest and respect in the other person.
Your answer:
TrueFalse
- Ms. Miller sees you on Monday morning and says, “Hi! How was your weekend?” The most polite response is:
Your answer:
“Good”
“OK, I guess.”
“Great! How was your weekend, Mrs.Miller?”
Pretend you didn’t hear her and start digging frantically in your backpack.
- A polite greeting includes which of the following:
Your answer:
Eye contact
A “how are you question”
Saying “sir,” “ma’am,” or an adult's name
All of the above