Polite requests

Episode 5: The Queen of Sheba 第五集：Denise生气了

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 词汇

This episode looks at language for making polite requests.

Phrases from the programme:

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

不知你能否帮个忙...

Would you be able print out a file for me?

不知你能不能帮我打印一份材料?

Could I have it within ten minutes please?

请在十分钟之内给我好吗?

Could you possibly help me with the printer?

你能帮我查看一下这个打印机出了什么毛病?

Would you mind writing your email later?

你不介意等一会儿再写你的电子邮件吧?