# English: Polite Requests

Difficulty: beginner

Use 'Can I have...' for a polite question or 'I'd like...' (a contraction of 'I would like') to state what you want courteously in a shop setting.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Shop assistant](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/vendedor-assistente-de-loja.md) | /ʃˈɑːp ɐsˈɪstənt/ | Vendedor / Assistente de loja |
| [A pen](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/uma-caneta.md) | /ɐ pˈɛn/ | Uma caneta |
| [A notebook](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/um-caderno.md) | /ɐ nˈoʊtbʊk/ | Um caderno |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Polite Requests" in English?

Use 'Can I have...' for a polite question or 'I'd like...' (a contraction of 'I would like') to state what you want courteously in a shop setting.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Ordinal Numbers in Dates](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/grammar/ordinal-numbers-in-dates.md) (beginner)
- [Using A, An, and The](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/grammar/using-a-an-and-the.md) (beginner)
- [Short vs. Long Vowels](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/grammar/short-vs-long-vowels.md) (beginner)

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