Know different phrases to Request something from someone.

Informal: Can I have this jacket?

Formal: Could you possibly help me with this?

Informal

Will you ...?

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Would you...?

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Can I have...?

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Can you please...?

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Would you mind...?

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Formal

Could I...?

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Could you please...?

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Could you possibly...?

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Would you kindly...?

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Would you be so kind as you...?

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