Simple Requests
The easiest way to ask for something politely is:
[Noun] + please.
Food & Drinks
In a Restaurant
Places & Services
I would like...
Never say "Give me" in a cafe!
Don't forget "Please"!
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Watch Teacher Sopheak show how to make polite requests in English. Listen closely to the tone of voice!
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Recent Questions
Hi Nita! It is a common mistake for beginners. In English, "I want" sounds a bit demanding, like a child demanding a toy. It's much better to say "I'd like coffee, please" or simply "Coffee, please". It shows respect! 🙏
If I don't know the English word for the food, can I just point and say "please"?
Yes, absolutely, Minea! You can point at the menu or the item and say: "This, please." (សូមយកមួយនេះ។) It works perfectly and is very polite! 👍
Teacher, is it okay to say "I want coffee" to the waiter? I know "want" means ចង់បាន.