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OFFERING

The expression of “ Would you like....”is normally used for offering something to someone.

chiela : Would you like a cup of tea, Mr, Zhezhe?
Mrs. Zhezhe : Yes, please. Thank you. Hmmm...this tea tastes good....and smells fragrant too.......
chiela : thank you. I’m glad you like it.

Formal expressions:
• I wonder if you remember.....
• You remember...., don’t you?
• You haven’t forgotten...., have you?
• Don’t you remember.....?
• Do you happen to remember it now?

Informal expressions:
• Remember the old house we used to live in?
• Remember that?
• I’m sorry I don’t remember

Ofering to friends:
• Want some?
• Have some?
• Chocolate?
• Grab some for yourself

Declining an offering :
• No, thanks.
• No, really won't, thanks
• Not for me, thanks.
• Sorry, I’ve completely forgotten.
• I’m affraid I forget.
• I really can’t remember.
• I’m afraid I have no memory of him
• Errr, let me think. No, it’s gone.
• Sorry, it slipped off my mind.

Accepting an offering:
• Thank you.
• Yes, please
• I'd like it very much
• That would be very nice
• Let me think, yes, I remember.
• I remember especially the scenery.
• I’ll never forget that
• I’ll always remember.
• I can remember it clearly.

Example..
It was Sunday morning, Cinta got dressed and had breakfast quickly. She was ready to leave for school. Her mother was a little puzzled.

Mother : Hey...hey.... are you going to school?
Cinta : Yes, Mom. I overslept. I’m in a hurry
Mother : You remember Sunday, don’t you?
Cinta : Oh, my goodnes. I thought it’s a school day !