What is the most polite way to ask a question?
2007-01-14 02:55:58 · 17 answers · asked by Sky Boy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just be humble, polite and simple when u ask anything
2007-01-14 19:07:54 · answer #1 · answered by nimesh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"May I ask you a question?" tends to be the most polite way to ask someone a question. If it's a stranger you might want to add an "Excuse me" as well.
2007-01-14 03:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by Gwen E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds fine to me. If I feel like I'm interrupting or they're strangers, I say "Would you mind if I asked you a question?" Definitely don't say "Can I..." because we're all capable of asking a question, but "May I..." is asking permission to ask the question.
2007-01-14 04:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the circumstances and the person you wish to ask a question.
A total stranger : Excuse me please, may I ask you....
To a friend or person whom you know well and are used to, still you will say :may I ask you ....
I think that is polite and you will get an answer as you are getting here.
Do please ask me another question. Thanks .
2007-01-14 03:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by raj k 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just as you have posted it. Simply ask permission, it works for me. Most people are glad to help.
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-01-15 00:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the way you asked it was fine or you could say would you mind if i asked you a question!!
2007-01-14 03:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If somebody asked me if they could ask me a question before they asked me the question in question..........I'd get bored with the whole thing before I had a chance to answer.
2007-01-14 03:30:10 · answer #7 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ppl ask the stupidest freaking questions on this site!
but ya, the way u just sed it was fine
2007-01-14 11:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by em 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can say :"excuse me! may i ask a question?"
then say the question you want to ask
2007-01-15 20:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by khatora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way you just did was superb. Take care.
2007-01-14 03:03:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋