Which way of asking for action carries the highest level of politeness?
A. A polite order
B. An indirect request
C. A question
D. An order
I'm a bit confused as to what this question is asking for. However, I believe the answer may be B since asking for an indirect request is where you are being your most polite as to not offend the person to not do your request. But as I said, I'm not too sure about that. Any help is much appreciated.
I received a little help from a few of you but I am still confused as to what the answer may be. I still believe B is the answer but I still have doubts. I need a bit more guidance for this question.
I like B.
Right? I knew it had to be that. It sounds the most logical. Thank you so much Ms. Sue! I really appreciate it! ^_^
Please note, though, that since several of us disagreed on the answer, it's possible your instructor will also disagree on your answer.
Yeah. I just read that another person said that the answer is most likely C... this question is harder than it looks. XP So, I suppose that when asking a question, it contains more politeness because it's asking for someone to do something. Now that I think about it, it does make more sense. So it could be C.
It's a poorly worded question. Writeacher's point about the question is good -- but I don't know that the test author was thinking about that.
A question could be considered a polite request.
Example:
Would you please take out the garbage?
Please take out the garbage.
* a polite order
Thinking about it some more -- an indirect request may not convey a need for action.
Now I lean toward A.