Sentence examples for explains politely from inspiring English sources

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.

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

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

Although Ted hates children on principle and considers the idea of being a parent abhorrent ("We like to travel and shop and booze it up," he explains politely), he finds Lottie's company quite appealing.

Lucas explained politely as I listened contritely.

Just explain politely that you're not being overdramatic.

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

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

"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.