Everyday phrases · A2 · under 1 min
Rude or polite? Can you, could you, would you
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Key points
Send me the file.too direct: it sounds like an order
Can you send me the file?better, but casual
Could you send me the file?polite
Would you send me the file?also polite: could you and would you are both correct
Would you mind sending me the file?very polite
would you mind + -ingAfter mind, say sending, not send.
Quick quiz
3 questionsWhich one would you say to your boss?
Which one is very polite?
Would you mind ___ the door?
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