Asking to do things – asking for permission
There are many different ways of making polite requests in English. If you don't want to sound rude when speaking English, then you need to know how to make a request in a polite way.Requests in English are usually made in the form of questions
Asking
Saying Yes
Saying No
Can I...?
Yes, sure
Well, I'm afraid...+ reason
Could I...?Could I possibly...? Is it all right if I...?...