Jun 3, 2021 · What Idiom can we use in this circumstance? I ask someone for a little help but I get more than what I anticipate. Thanks

I was just wondering how can I decline a help offer politely from someone whom especially I don't know very well. For example, I am moving in a new house and a neighbor sees me carrying …

Ask for my help Or Ask my help Whose help did you ask for? Or Whose help did you ask? In the above two example is the usage of the preposition "for " appropriate or not?

Mar 9, 2017 · The formulation you quoted is not clear - the problem is not in the grammar of if, but in the misused vocab. Your formulation where you explained what you meant: since the …

Jul 16, 2020 · Someone asks me a question in very formal conversation. And I want to know why he/she is asking me this question. Basically, I want to know the reason and purpose behind …

Dec 20, 2021 · When is it possible to say for instance: Perhaps you could help me with that. I would really appreciate it if you could compare this one with: Would you please help me with …

Jan 22, 2015 · you are asking a favor of someone. When you say: Could you tell me the way to the station? literally you are asking if the person knows the way to the station and can tell you. …

Nov 30, 2020 · Politely asking someone in authority to do something must always come over as a request, not an order. It would also be good if you indicate that your reason for asking is not …

Dec 26, 2016 · Maybe I'll come by next Saturday? is definitely a question, one that is asking for permission or approval. Asking: Maybe I can help you? is the same as asking "Can I help …

Whether you should say "please" in addition to asking in a polite manner is a judgement call on your part. It is not purely a grammatical consideration. You can place "please" where you did …