English (UK)
In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
Examples sentences :
We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
Examples sentences :
Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :
'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!
In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.
| Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences | |
|---|---|
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | |
| Or would you like to share half each? | |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | |
| Which one would you like? | |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | |
| Shall we smoke outside? | |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | |
