| 직접적 (가까운 거리) | 보통 (중간 거리) | 정중함 (먼 거리) |
|---|---|---|
| Help me! | Can you help me? | I was wondering if you could help me. |
| I want water. | I'd like some water. | Could I possibly have some water? |
| What's up? | How are you doing? | How have you been lately? |
| 현재형 | 과거형 | 가정법 |
|---|---|---|
| I think... | I thought... | I would think... |
| Can you...? | Could you...? | Would you mind...? |
| 직접적 | 정중함 | 최고 정중함 |
짧은 문장
친밀하고 직접적인 표현들:
긴 문장
정중하고 격식적인 표현들:
영어의 거리감 = 예의의 척도