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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we smoke outside? | |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | |
| Would you like anything? | |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | |
| 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 me to order you two something else? | |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | |
