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 get the grated one? | |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | |
| Or would you like to share half each? | |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | |
| Shall we leave, then? | |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | |
| Do you mind if I join you? | |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | |
