OFFERING

Offering Something

It's common to use both 'Would you like' and modal forms such as 'Can I ...', 'May I ...' to offer something. Here are some of the most important phrases used to offer something :

• Can I get you some ...?
• Would you like some ...?
• May I offer you some ...?
• Would you like me to get you some ....?

Example Dialogues

Katy          : Can I get you something to drink?
Shulamaite : Yes, that would be nice. Thank you.

Katy          : May I offer you some tea?
Shulamaite : Thank you.

Always use 'some' words when offering someone something.

Accepting Offers

The following phrases are commonly used when accepting offers :

• Thank you.
• I'd love to.
• I'd love some.
• That would be nice.
• Thank you. I'd like ...

Declining an offer:

The following phrases are commonly used when declining offers :

• No, thanks. 
• No, I really will not. Thank you. 
• Not for me, thanks.

Offering help here and here 

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