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 | |
|---|---|
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | |
| Which one would you like? | |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | |
| Shall we get the grated one? | |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | |
