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How can I ask someone to repeat his words?
When I don't catch someone's words, I just say "what?". Is it a appropriate way to ask someone to repeat his words? Is there a better way, which is also brief but more polite?
2014年8月7日 22:10
回答 · 11
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"What?" is very impolite. It would be far better to say, "I didn't understand everything you said, could you repeat it?"
If that is too long, then try, "I'm sorry, could you repeat that?"
2014年8月7日
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Simply saying "what?" (depending on tone of voice) may come off as strong, like you are taking offense. You could say "I'm sorry, could you repeat that/ could you say that again/ I didn't catch that/ once more please?" Or any combination of those.
2014年8月7日
"Say that again, please."
2014年8月8日
Or just say: "Pardon?"
2014年8月7日
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