Politeness Levels
What is more polite: 'Can you' or 'Would you mind'?
Would you mind
Would you mind to help me?
Would you mind helping me?
Would you mind ___ the door?
Would you mind closing/opening the door?
You're in a library, and someone is talking loudly. How do you politely ask them to be quiet. (low)
Would you mind lowering your voice?
Which phrase is the most formal? 'Can you', 'Could you', or 'Would you mind'?
Would you mind
Could you to call me later?
Could you call me later?
Can you ___ me with this box?
Can you help me with this box
You need help moving a table. How do you ask politely?
Could you help me move this table, please?
"True or False: 'Would you mind' is used for direct commands.
False
Would you mind not park here?
Would you mind not parking here?
Could you ___ down the volume, please?
Could you turn down the volume, please?
Someone parked in your reserved spot. How do you ask them to move?
Would you mind not parking here?
"Which request sounds more polite: 'Close the window' or 'Could you close the window, please'?
Could you close the window, please?
Can you helping me with this?
Can you help me with this?
Would you mind not ___ in this area? (scream)
Would you mind not screaming in this area?
You want your friend to turn off the TV. What could you say?
Can you turn off the TV, please?
Rewrite: 'Turn down the volume!' in a more polite way.'
Would you mind turning down the volume?
Would you mind to turn off the lights?
Would you mind turning off the lights?
Can you please ___ your car in another spot?
Can you please park your car in another spot?
You’re at a restaurant and need the waiter to bring more water. How do you ask?
Could you bring us some more water, please?