Sentence examples for explaining politely from inspiring English sources

Then write, explaining politely, how you won't be able to attend unless accepted as a UK fee-paying student.

The first actor I cast walked out during rehearsals, explaining politely that, although he knew these things happened, recreating such an event in a scene with Palestinian actors wasn't something he was able to do.

Inside, the receptionist explains politely – politeness being as ubiquitous in the modern south as Lee's beloved scuppernongs were when she was a girl – that Carter is terribly busy with meetings and "out-of-town" stuff.

Lucas explained politely as I listened contritely.

Just explain politely that you're not being overdramatic.

"I always prefer to just talk about the plays as they stand," he explains politely.

Talk to your boss and explain politely what you're looking for – ideally with some ideas.

The director explains politely that Lee won't be meeting me today.

"You came up in the computer," the young man who searched me behind the wall explained politely when I asked why I'd been flagged.

I explained politely but firmly that he must do the best he can without me and to try to remember the tips I've given him.

Maureen Dowd ran into George Lucas and asked if it had been fair of her to compare Dick Cheney to Darth Vader: Lucas explained politely as I listened contritely.