Polite requests

Episode 5: The Queen of Sheba 第五集：Denise生氣了

Anna is still getting used to how things work in her new job. She turns to her colleagues to ask for help, but upsets Denise by sounding too bossy.

Glossary 詞匯

This episode looks at language for making polite requests.

Phrases from the programme:

I was wondering if you could do something for me...

不知你能否幫個忙...

Would you be able print out a file for me?

不知你能不能幫我打印一份材料?

Could I have it within ten minutes please?

請在十分鐘之內給我好嗎?

Could you possibly help me with the printer?

你能幫我查看一下這個打印機出了什么毛病?

Would you mind writing your email later?

你不介意等一會兒再寫你的電子郵件吧?