Making Polite Requests and Offers

26.1 Introduction

Polite requests and offers help us communicate respectfully in English. Using polite words like please, could you, would you like, and may I makes conversations friendly and positive.

In this chapter, you will learn how to ask for help politely and how to offer help in everyday situations.

26.2 Common Polite Words and Phrases

• Please
• Could you…?
• Would you mind…?
• May I…?
• Would you like…?

26.3 50 Polite Requests and Offers with Responses

1. 1. Could you help me, please?
   → Sure, I’d be happy to.

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2. 2. May I sit here?
   → Yes, please.

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3. 3. Would you mind opening the window?
   → Not at all.

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4. 4. Can you please repeat that?
   → Of course.

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5. 5. Could you speak slowly, please?
   → Yes, I will.

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6. 6. Would you like some water?
   → Yes, please.

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7. 7. May I help you?
   → Yes, thank you.

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8. 8. Shall I carry your bag?
   → That’s very kind of you.

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9. 9. Could you lend me your pen?
   → Sure.

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10. 10. May I ask you a question?
    → Yes, go ahead.

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11. 11. Would you like some tea?
    → No, thank you.

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12. 12. Can you please wait a moment?
    → Sure.

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13. 13. Would you mind closing the door?
    → Not at all.

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14. 14. Shall I explain again?
    → Yes, please.

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15. 15. Could you pass me the book?
    → Here you are.

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16. 16. Would you like me to help?
    → That would be great.

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17. 17. May I use your phone?
    → Yes, you may.

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18. 18. Can I get you something?
    → No, I’m fine.

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19. 19. Could you please check this?
    → Sure, let me see.

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20. 20. Shall we start now?
    → Yes, let’s start.

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21. 21. Would you mind helping me?
    → Not at all.

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22. 22. Would you like to sit down?
    → Thank you.

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23. 23. Can you please explain this?
    → Yes, I can.

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24. 24. May I open the window for you?
    → Yes, please.

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25. 25. Could you help me with this work?
    → Certainly.

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26. 26. Would you like some help?
    → Yes, I would.

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27. 27. May I come in?
    → Yes, please come in.

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28. 28. Shall I call you later?
    → Yes, that’s fine.

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29. 29. Could you please be quiet?
    → Sorry about that.

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30. 30. Would you like me to explain again?
    → Yes, please.

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31. 31. Can you help me understand this?
    → Sure.

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32. 32. May I assist you?
    → Yes, thank you.

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33. 33. Would you mind waiting?
    → Not at all.

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34. 34. Shall I help you carry this?
    → Yes, please.

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35. 35. Could you please listen?
    → Yes.

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36. 36. Would you like some assistance?
    → That would be helpful.

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37. 37. May I leave early today?
    → Yes, you may.

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38. 38. Shall I bring some water?
    → Yes, please.

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39. 39. Could you please explain once more?
    → Of course.

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40. 40. Would you like my help?
    → Yes, thank you.

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41. 41. Can you please guide me?
    → Sure.

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42. 42. May I help you with that?
    → Yes, please.

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43. 43. Would you mind repeating that?
    → Not at all.

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44. 44. Shall I arrange this for you?
    → That would be great.

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45. 45. Could you please help us?
    → Yes, of course.

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46. 46. Would you like to take a seat?
    → Thank you.

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47. 47. May I ask for your help?
    → Yes, sure.

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48. 48. Shall I help you now?
    → Yes, please do.

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49. 49. Could you please explain clearly?
    → Yes.

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50. 50. Would you like some help with this task?
    → Yes, that would help.

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26.4 Worksheet — Practice Polite Requests and Offers