Spoken English

Asking for and giving permission:

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:

Jamie, eight years old, is asking her mother for permission to use the computer...

Jamie: Please mum, can I use the computer?
Her mother: No, dear you can't. It's time to go to bed.
Jamie: May I read a story before I sleep?
Her mother: Sure! But try to sleep early.
Jamie: Thanks a lot mummy.
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