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 | |
|---|---|
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | |
| Which one would you like? | |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | |
| Shall we leave, then? | |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | |
