Polite people listen carefully to others.

Meaning: This means that polite people pay close attention to what others are saying and try to understand what they mean, instead of interrupting or talking over them.

Choice of Words: Listen means to pay attention to what someone is saying. Carefully means to do something with great attention and effort. When you "listen carefully," you are paying close attention to what someone is saying and trying to understand what they mean.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Polite people don't interrupt others when they're talking.
• Polite people hold the door open for others.
• Polite people don't stare at others.
• Listen carefully to what people are saying.
• Polite people don't talk loudly in public places.
• Listen well, understand others.
• Listen to others.
• Listen carefully.
• Listen to the teacher carefully.
• Listen carefully to the teacher's instructions.