1. self-introduction

Model 1: Seeking and granting permission – formal

Divya : Good morning mam. May I take leave for three days?

Rita : Good morning. What! Leave for three days!

Divya : Mam, My mother has high fever. The doctor advised her to take complete

rest. I should take care of her. Please mam.

Rita : Okay. Take care of your mother.

Divya : Thank you, mam.

Model 2: Seeking and refusing permission – formal

Ravi : Good morning, sir.

Principal : Good morning Rakesh.

Ravi : Sir, we are first year literature students. Can we go on an excursion to

Kodaikanal this weekend?

Principal : I’m sorry. I can’t give you permission. The College Council has decided

that only during your final year, the students can go on an excursion.

Ravi : Would you please request the Council to reconsider its decision?

Principal : I’m afraid, I won’t.

Ravi : That’s okay. We will go on an excursion in our final year. Thank you, sir.