Which is more polite?

BlackCitadel · #1 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2014 17:47 pm *Which is more polite?*

Hello,
Which is more polite? B1 or B2?

To a friend:
B1: Would you like some juice?
B2: Have some juice.

Beeesneees · #2 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2014 19:21 pm *Which is more polite?*

Obviously the one where they are given the option!
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BlackCitadel · #3 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2014 19:26 pm *Which is more polite?*

Can you explain this to me please?
Because I have read in my book that the utterance "Have a juice" is a directive and involves a benefit to the hearer. ( I don't know if they mean that it is more polite)

Beeesneees · #4 (permalink) Mon Jun 23, 2014 21:56 pm *Which is more polite?*

Don't you think it is more polite to give someone the option to have something than to demand they have something?
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BlackCitadel · #5 (permalink) Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:42 am *Which is more polite?*

Thank you Beeesneees,
I can say no more than you are the best active person helping me here.

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