In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
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We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
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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 | |
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Yes sir, what would you like to order? | |
I would recommend you get some mussels. | |
I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | |
Would you like me to bring you anything? | |
That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | |
Or shall I prepare something for you? | |
Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | |
Would you like me to walk you home? | |
Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | |
Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | |
Would you like to get some cashback? | |
Shall we smoke outside? | |
Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | |
Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | |
Would you like anything? | |
Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | |
Where would you like to sit, Cate? | |
We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | |
There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | |
Shall we use the self-checkout? |