When you ask for permission to use something that belongs to someone else you have to do your best to be polite. It is desirable to use the word " please ." Asking for Permission: Can I go out, please? May I open the window, please? Please, can I have a look at your photo album? Please, may I taste that hot spicy couscous dish? Do you mind if I smoke? Would you mind if I asked you something? Is it okay if I sit here? Would it be all right if I borrowed your mobile Phone? Giving Permission: Yes, please do. Sure, go ahead. Sure. No problem. Please feel free. Refusing to give permission: No, please don’t. I’m sorry, but that’s not possible. I'm afraid, but you can't. Dialogue: Liza, eight years old, is asking her mother for permission to use the computer... Liza: Please mum, can I use the computer? Her mother: No, dear you can't. It's time to go to bed. Liza: May I read a story before I sleep? Her mother: Sure! But try to sleep early. Liza: Thanks a lot
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