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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