Making Request

In a library

A : Do you mind if I sit down here?

B : ………………………………

A : Thank you.

• Yes , I mind.

• Not at all.

• Yes , I do.

• No , do you.

A : Would you mind if I open the window?

B : …………………………………..

• Yes , go ahead.

• No , I would.

• Yes I wouldn’t mind.

• No , please do.

In a supermarket.

A : This box is very bulky. Can you give me a hand?

B : ……………………………………

• That box isn’t mine.

• Just a minute. My hand are dirty.

• Sure , I’ll be glad to help.

• Certainly , I’m looking for someone to help you.

In an office.

“Do you mind if I turn the air-conditioner down? “…………………………..”

• No , go ahead

• Yes , I don’t mind.

• Yes , That’s right.

• No , I mind.

A : Would you mind passing me the salt , please?

B : ……………………….

• Yes , it is here.

• Yes , you can have it.

• No , I would mind passing it.

• Here you are.

John : Do you mind if I borrow your umbrella for a while?

Laura : …………………………

• No , here you are.

• Never mind.

• Yes , and bring it back.

• You’re welcome

In the Library..

A : Excuse me. ……………..

B : No , I don’t .

• Are you here by yourself?

• Do you mind if I sit down here?

• Have you been sitting here ?

• Do the librarians know you

A : Would you be able to lend me five baht please?

B : …………………………

• All right. Here you are.

• Sorry , but I have a lot of money.

• Sure , please do.

• Yes , help yourself.

A : Would you mind not speaking so loudly please?

B : …………………….

• Oh , I didn’t here you.

• Not at all.

• All right .I’ll try to speak more quietly.

• Don’t say like that.

Situation : You are at a friend’s house and you want to use her phone.

What do you say?

You : …………………………………………..

Your friend : Go right ahead.

• Will you help me with this?

• Would you mind if I use your telephone please?

• Can I lend you my phone?

• I want to use your phone , ok?