-(으)시지요

please do …; why don't you / shall we … (polite, to a superior)

Level 4 · TOPIK II · intermediate

How to use it

A polite, deferential way to suggest or ask that the listener do something, or to propose doing something together. Used to superiors, elders or customers.

Forming it

가다	→ 가시지요
앉다	→ 앉으시지요
먹다	→ 드시지요

Not used toward children or close friends. Use honorific verbs: 드시다 (✗ 먹으시지요), 주무시다.

Examples

사장님, 이쪽 자리에 앉으시지요.
Sir, please have a seat over here.
회의는 이쯤에서 마치고 점심 드시러 가시죠.
Let's wrap up the meeting here and go have lunch.

Compared with similar patterns

-(으)세요 (G1-011) is a common request; -(으)시지요 is softer and sounds like a respectful suggestion. -지 그래요? (G4-030) is casual and can sound reproachful. -(으)ㅂ시다 (G1-016) 'let's' is rude to superiors; -(으)시지요 is used instead.