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10 Oct 2021
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How polite is "Beats me"?
Can I use it with my teacher at school?
How polite is "Beats me"?
Can I use it with my teacher at school?
Can I use it with my teacher at school?
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@Kawainu9
It's not rude, but I don't know if you should really use it for someone like a teacher who probably considers themself a higher status than you. That might be a bit much. It really depends on the teacher – if your teacher is really cool, no problem.
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@Kawainu9
Just say, I don't know.
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Sure, that seems like a very good option
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