Would/could

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hanuman_2000

#90524 Sat, 16 Apr 05 05:26 AM

Hello Sir,

---------- you make a cup of tea?

(would/could)

Which one of the two choices is correct?

I think both are correct, because "would" and "could" botheare used for polite request.

What is your opinion?

Thanks.

hanuman_2000

Joined on Thu, Aug 12 2004

INDIA

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CalifJim

#90532 Sat, 16 Apr 05 06:07 AM

To be most polite you would say, "Could you (please) make a cup of tea?".
You are right, though. Both are correct and used in polite requests.

CalifJim

Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004

California

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Hela

#91910 Wed, 20 Apr 05 05:33 PM

Hello Jim,

I thought that "Would you please..." was more polite / formal than "Could you please..."
Isn't that so ?

See you,
Hela

Hela

Joined on Mon, Nov 15 2004

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