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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | |
| Which one would you like? | |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | |
| Shall we get the grated one? | |
