ifimay Polite interjection "Allow me . . ." ''Allow me'' Polite lead-in to an opinion Polite interruption words "Presuming you'll permit me ..." "Let me just interject ... " "___ be so bold ...": 3 wds Polite speech introduction Polite cut-in "Excuse me, but ..." "Beg pardon . . ." Polite interruption "Allow me" "Pardon me . . ."