WEEK 3:
SAYING “EXCUSE ME”
YOU DO:
Say “excuse me” if you have to walk through the middle of a line of people at the concession stand.
YOU DON’T:
Scoot through when you see an opening as if no one will notice.
WHY:
People waiting in line can be very protective of their spots but will be happy to step back if they know your intention is not to butt in.
YOU DO:
Say “excuse me?” if you haven’t heard what someone has said to you would like them to repeat it.
YOU DON’T:
Say “huh?”
WHY:
“Huh” sounds as if you are grunting, and young ladies don’t grunt unless they are moving heavy objects or involved in an athletic endeavor.
YOU DO:
Say “excuse me” if you need to interrupt someone, even if it’s your own mom on the computer or your dad reading a book.
YOU DON’T:
Fidget, wave your arms around, or sigh dramatically.
WHY:
Because saying “excuse me” is a perfectly acceptable way to get someone’s attention.
- A lady always says “excuse me” to get someone’s attention, not “hey” or “um”.
- A lady says “excuse me” when passing in front of someone’s line of vision, whether that’s in front of the lipstick display at the pharmacy or a painting in a museum.
