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 | |
|---|---|
| Would you like anything? | |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | |
| Shall we smoke outside? | |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | |
| Do you mind if I join you? | |
| Or would you like to share half each? | |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | |
| Which one would you like? | |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | |
| Shall we leave, then? | |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | |
