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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Why don't you use your own phone? | |
Or shall I prepare something for you? | |
Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | |
Shall we use the self-checkout? | |
Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | |
Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | |
Shall we smoke outside? | |
Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | |
I would recommend you get some mussels. | |
Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | |
It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | |
Would you like me to order you two something else? | |
What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | |
It must be a sign, why don't you... | |
Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | |
Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | |
Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | |
Do you mind if I join you? | |
Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | |
Would you like to sit inside or outside? |