Jumat, 11 Februari 2011

Offering

Guys, the expression of “ Would you like....”is normally used for offering something to someone.

Pasha : Would you like a cup of coffee, Ariel?
Ariel : Yes, please. Thank you. Hmmm...this coffee tastes good....and smells fragrant too.......
Pasha : thank you. I’m glad you like it.

Formal expressions:
• I wonder if you remember.....
• You remember...., don’t you?
• You haven’t forgotten...., have you?
• Don’t you remember.....?
• Do you happen to remember it now?

Informal expressions:
• Remember the old house we used to live in?
• Remember that?
• I’m sorry I don’t remember

Ofering to friends:
• Want some?
• Have some?
• Chocolate?
• Grab some for yourself


Accepting an offering:
• Thank you.
• Yes, please
• I'd like it very much
• That would be very nice
• Let me think, yes, I remember.
• I remember especially the scenery.
• I’ll never forget that
• I’ll always remember.
• I can remember it clearly.

Declining an offering
• No, thanks.
• No, really won't, thanks
• Not for me, thanks.
• Sorry, I’ve completely forgotten.
• I’m affraid I forget.
• I really can’t remember.
• I’m afraid I have no memory of him
• Errr, let me think. No, it’s gone.
• Sorry, it slipped off my mind.


Example..
It was Sunday morning, Harul got dressed and had breakfast quickly. He was ready to leave for school. His mother was a little puzzled.

Mother : Hey...hey.... are you going to school?
Harul : Yes, Mom. I overslept. I’m in a hurry
Mother : You remember Sunday, don’t you?
Harul : Oh, my goodnes. I thought it’s a school day !

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