A situation when you had to be polite

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Describe a situation when you had to be polite

Part 2

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What situation it was
who were there
Why you had to be polite
And explain how you showed politeness

Answer

I remember this happened a year ago. At that time, I applied for a part time job as a staff member in Iran Khodro. I got the chance for the interview with the plant manager, and that was the situation in which I had to be really polite, otherwise, I wouldn't be recruited. So, on that day, I put on a business casual outfit and arrived about 15 minutes earlier than the agreed interview time. The interview actually took place in Iran Khodro, but as it was about 3 pm on a weekday, there weren't many people. I sat across the table from the manager. And I was extremely cautious about every movement I made, trying not to mess things up. I used very polite language to address him, and answered all the questions in a very formal fashion. In the end, I passed the interview successfully. The manager said I did very well in that interview later at work. It was a helpful experience for me.

Part 3

Should people show politeness to friends?

Answer

The basic politeness is needed. You know, like respecting their private space and do not inquire about their personal affairs. We each is an independent individual, has our own minds and thoughts.

Are Iranian people becoming much politer or not?

Answer

I think people are mostly polite nowadays as they were in the past. Iranian people have a long tradition of being polite to each other. Though life is becoming more casual, the overall education level is improving, so people are maintaining this merit of showing politeness.

In what ways do Iranian people show politeness?

Answer

There are various ways. For example, people call their seniors at work and older people "Shoma", which is a more respectful way to say you than "To". And we speak to others politely by putting ourselves in a lower status than the person we speak to. We also provide better seats at meetings or dinner tables for people we respect.

What are the uncivilized manners on public transportation?

Answer

I've noticed some behaviors that are quite inappropriate. For example, some people talk very loudly on trains or buses, which disturbs other people. Also, I've seen some young people who were not willing to offer their seats to older people. It's a shame.

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