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    Some Expression of Asking For Permission

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    The document compares formal and informal ways of asking for permission in English. It provides examples of asking permission using "may I", "can I", "could I", "do you mind if I" and the responses of "sure, go ahead", "yeah it's ok", and "no problem" to grant permission and "no you can't", "no please don't", and "I'm afraid but you can't" to refuse permission. It also lists alternatives for asking to smoke in different situations.

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    The document compares formal and informal ways of asking for permission in English. It provides examples of asking permission using "may I", "can I", "could I", "do you mind if I" and the responses of "sure, go ahead", "yeah it's ok", and "no problem" to grant permission and "no you can't", "no please don't", and "I'm afraid but you can't" to refuse permission. It also lists alternatives for asking to smoke in different situations.

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    The document compares formal and informal ways of asking for permission in English. It provides examples of asking permission using "may I", "can I", "could I", "do you mind if I" and the responses of "sure, go ahead", "yeah it's ok", and "no problem" to grant permission and "no you can't", "no please don't", and "I'm afraid but you can't" to refuse permission. It also lists alternatives for asking to smoke in different situations.

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    Some Expression of Asking For Permission

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    Devinta Ardy
    The document compares formal and informal ways of asking for permission in English. It provides examples of asking permission using "may I", "can I", "could I", "do you mind if I" and the responses of "sure, go ahead", "yeah it's ok", and "no problem" to grant permission and "no you can't", "no please don't", and "I'm afraid but you can't" to refuse permission. It also lists alternatives for asking to smoke in different situations.

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    SOME EXPRESSION OF ASKING FOR PERMISSION

    FORMAL INFORMAL

    May I open the window, please? Can I open the window?

    Do you mind if I smoke? Can I smoke?

    Do you mind if I asked you something? May I asked you something?

    Could I go to the movie dad? Can I go to the movie dad?

    May I use your laptop? Can I use your laptop?

    Could I speak to mr. Tomy, please? Can I speak to mr. Tomy?


    - Can I smoke here?
    - Could I smoke here?
    - May I smoke here?
    - Do you mind if I smoke here?

    (same sentence for difference situation)


    THE RESPONDS
    GIVING PERMISSION REFUSING

    Sure, go ahead No you can’t

    Yeah, it’s ok No please don’t

    No problem I am sorry, you can’t do it

    Yes, please do I am afraid, but you can’t

    Certainly You don’t go

    Of course

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