What's one polite thing people often do where you live?

B Natural answer

One polite habit here is to greet older people first. In shops, people often speak softly and wait their turn. When someone gives you food or a gift, you thank them right away. Most people notice that, and it makes everyday life feel calm and friendly.

Key phrases in this answer

• greet older people first — to say hello to older people before others“At a family event, we greet older people first.”
• speak softly — to use a quiet, gentle voice“Please speak softly in the library.”
• thank them right away — to say thank you immediately“When someone helps you, thank them right away.”
• say hi first — to greet someone before they greet you“I usually say hi first when I meet a neighbor.”
• hold the door open — to keep a door open for another person“He always holds the door open for people behind him.”
• take off my shoes — to remove your shoes before entering a home“I take off my shoes when I get home.”