Asking Permission | Giving Permission | Refusing Permission |
Can I …, please? | By all means. | I’m afraid it is not possible. |
Could I …, please? | Certainly. | I’m refusing. |
Do (Would) you mind if I …? | Go ahead. | I’m sorry, I cannot let you … |
I wonder if I could … | I can’t see any objections. | I’m sorry, I don’t have the authority to let you … |
Is it alright if I …? | Yes, of course. | No, you may not. |
May I …, please? | You can if you want | Permission will not be granted. |
Etc. | You may if you like. | Sorry, It’s not possible. |
You have my permission. | You’re not allowed to … | |
Etc. | Etc. |
Examples of English Conversations:
On the Train
Armand: Excuse me. Would you mind my opening that window?
Bryan: Not at all, please go ahead.
Armand: Thank you. It’s very hot here.
Bryan: True. Can I take some water from your pitcher?
Armand: Certainly. Can I have that magazine for a while?
Bryan: I’m sorry, I haven’t finished reading it. I’ll give it to you as soon as I’ve finished.
Armand: Thank you.
Between Friends
Roman: HI Bobby! Would you mind I kept this here?
Bobby: Not at all.
Roman: I’ll come back around eleven. Is it ok?
Bobby: Fine. I may not be here then. But Cindy will be.
Roman: Fine. Shall I keep it in that corner?
Bobby: Oh, yes. It’s safer there.
At the Meeting
Ryan: Excuse me. If you don’t mind, I’d like to make a suggestion.
Mark: Please go ahead.
Ryan: It would be a good idea if we considered the latest developments in the field
while examining the project proposal.
Mark: The latest developments? Could you give me more details?
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