Những mẫu câu tiếng Anh lịch sự
Câu "Could I borrow your pen?" sẽ mang sắc thái lịch sự hơn hẳn câu "Can I borrow your pen?", dù chỉ khác một từ.

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| Impolite |
Polite |
| I want another hamburger. |
I'd like another hamburger. |
| What? |
Could you repeat that, please? |
| You're wrong. |
I think you might be mistaken. |
| Hey, where's the bathroom? |
Excuse me, could you tell me where the bathroom is? |
| Do this today. |
It would be great if you could do this today. |
| Who are you? |
May/Could I ask/have your name? |
| Can I borrow your pen? |
Could I borrow your pen? |
| Can I say something? |
Can I just say something here, please? |
Theo 7 ESL