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 a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | |
| Would you like anything? | |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | |
| Or would you like to share half each? | |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | |
| Which one would you like? | |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | |
