Asked by Rain Misoa

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.
Answered by Ms. Sue
I like B.

Answered by Rain Misoa
Right? I knew it had to be that. It sounds the most logical. Thank you so much Ms. Sue! I really appreciate it! ^_^
Answered by Ms. Sue
Please note, though, that since several of us disagreed on the answer, it's possible your instructor will also disagree on your answer.

Answered by Rain Misoa
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.
Answered by Ms. Sue
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.



Answered by Ms. Sue
* a polite <b>order</b>

Thinking about it some more -- an indirect request may not convey a need for action.

Now I lean toward A.



Answered by Rain Misoa
Like I said, it's a confusing question. XD I will try my best in answering it. Thanks to both you and Writeacher, I seem to be understanding it a bit better now. I am now certain that I was wrong with B. It's between A and C now. I'm making progress and that's all that matters to me! Thanks for all the help. =^.^=
Answered by Ms. Sue
You've got it! The important thing is that you're thinking about it. The actual "right" answer is not important.

Answered by Danielle
I would agree with answer A. Polite order!
Answered by Diana
So, is A the correct answer
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