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 | |
|---|---|
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | |
| Do you mind if I join you? | |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | |
