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polite requests
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noura80
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polite requests
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Hello colleages. I want to ask about the difference between :can I /can you when making polite requests .Can we use the personal pronoun ( I )TO MAKE REQUESTS or we use it only to ask for permission |
17 Oct 2016
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lockman
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HI Both are correct CAN I GET IN ? PERMISSION CAN I USE YOUR PHONE ? IS BOTH ASKING FOR PERMISSION AND MAKING A POLITE REQUEST |
17 Oct 2016
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noura80
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Thanks a lot brother for your answer |
17 Oct 2016
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Mr. TITA
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Hello noura, In requests in general the one who asks for something is the same person who benefits from it, like: can you bring me a cup of coffee please? can you read these lines for me ? but in these expressions: can I help you? can I give you my dictionary? can I buy a ticket for you? these are expressions of offer because the one you address yourself to will benefit from your suggestions not you. expressions of permission are clearer. you simply ask sb �s permission to do something. like; can I have a sit please? can I use your phone please? can I go out? |
17 Oct 2016
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noura80
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Thanks a lot Mr.TITA FOR YOUR ANSWER |
18 Oct 2016
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