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yabsterr t1_j0iv6p6 wrote

Say please, if you'd like something. Thank you, if someone went out of their way to help you. You're welcome, if you helped someone out. Excuse me / I'm sorry if you don't want to be rude and want to ask for something. May I help you? to offer your service. I would like / may I please have, if you want something.

Not a native speaker either, but I've found this to be helpful on vacation or when directly approaching someone who I don't personally know

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Accomplished_Low_265 OP t1_j0iw0so wrote

Thank you. May I ask you where you are from?

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yabsterr t1_j0iwcg0 wrote

You're very welcome; and yes, you may. I'm from the Netherlands.

How about you, kind stranger?

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Accomplished_Low_265 OP t1_j0iylv6 wrote

I'm Korean, I want to be there someday. 네덜란드(Netherlands) is one of country where I want to live.😊

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PanSmithe t1_j0j0osv wrote

Perfectly polite response and request! Just the right wording with someone you don't know.

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