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Polite Requests and Refusals in English

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    Polite Requests and Refusals in English
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  • Could you lend me ten dollars? (accept)
    Yes, I just got paid. Here you go!
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  • Could you help me carry these boxes? (refuse)
    I'm sorry. I'm a bit busy at the moment.
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  • Could you tell me the time? (accept)
    Yes, of course. It's 10:00am.
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  • Could you meet me tomorrow at 2pm? (decline)
    I'm sorry, I can't. It's my daughter's birthday.
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  • Would you mind driving me to the airport tomorrow morning? (accept)
    Yes, of course. What time do you want to leave?
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  • I wonder if you could help me find my cell phone? (accept)
    Of course. I'd be happy to. When did you see it last?
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  • Is there any chance you could tell me how to get to the train station? (refuse)
    No. I'm sorry. I don't know where it is.
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  • Do you think you could get some bread on the way home? (accept)
    Sure. No problem.
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  • Can I copy your homework? (refuse)
    No, I'm sorry. I don't want to get in trouble?
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  • Can I have tomorrow afternoon off work? (refuse)
    No, I'm sorry. Tomorrow is a busy day. Is there another day you could take?
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  • Would you mind bringing me my lunch? (accept)
    No, I wouldn't mind at all. I'll be there at noon.
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  • Will you bring me a cup of coffee? (accept)
    Sure. Do you want cream or sugar with it?
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  • Would you mind turning off the music? I'm trying to study. (accept)
    Oh, sorry! Sure. I'll turn it off. I can put my headphones on.
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  • Can you help me move this weekend? (refuse)
    Oh, shoot! I would but I have plans to visit my parents.
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  • Could you please pass the salt? (accept)
    Yes. Here you go.
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  • Would you mind taking a photo of us? (refuse)
    I'm sorry. I don't have time. I'm on my way to a meeting and I'm late.
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