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 some salad, Cate? | |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | |
| Do you mind if I join you? | |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | |
