159: Miss Manners: Use the words “please” and “thank you” in your writing.
A: Excuse me?
B. May I help you?
A. Yes please, I’m looking for a new hat for a Kentucky Derby theme party.
B. We have an array of colors and styles back here in this room.
A. Oooh, thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for. Would you show me the purple hat please?
B. The lavender one on this wall?
A. Yes please, I think it will be perfect.
Sales person uses a long hook to reach the hat that is stored high above our heads and hands it to me.
A. Thank you. Ohhh, I love this. It’s perfect.
B. Credit?
A. Yes please.
B. Thank you and come again.