OFFERING

Definition of Offering :

1. The act of making an offer.

2. Something, such as stock, that is offered.

3. A contribution or gift, especially one made at a religious service.

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

Example Of Offering To :

=) Offering to older people :

• Would you like a cup of tea,Mrs. Selly?
• Should I get you a bottle of water?
• Could I offer you a glass of milk, Mr. Andre?
• Would you care for some chocolate ?

=) Offering to friends

• Want some?
• Have some?

• Orange juice?

• Glass of . . . .?
• Grab some for yourself.

   

=) Offering Help

-  Can I help you ?                                             

-  Let me help you ?                                                                         

-  May I help you ?                                                       

-  Do you need some help ?                                         

- Want can I do for you ?                                           

-  I’ll do it for you                                                       

-  Is there anything I can do ?

     

=) Less Formal Expressions

=) Why don't you have some . . . .?

=) Would you like to have a . . . .?

=) What can I get for you?

 =) What will you have?

=) Accepting an Offering

 • Thank you
• Yes, please
• I’d like it very much
• Thank you, I would
• That would be very nice

=) Declining an Offering

• No, thanks.• No, I really won’t. Thank you.
• Not for me, thanks.• No, thanks. I’m not . . .

=) Offering Help 

A: Is there anything I can do for you?

B: Thank you, but I can finish it soon.

A: Well, let me know if I can be of any help.

B: Thanks for your kindness.

A: Shall I carry your luggage to your apartment?

B: Yes, please.

A: Do you need help?

B: Would you mind sending me those boxes, please?

 

Example Dialogs

Dialog 1 

A: Oh, I forgot to bring my pen.

B: Could I help you with one? Here it is.

A: Thank you.

Dialog 2

A: Hei Anita, what can I do for you ?

B: Yes, I need a new shirt, but I can’t find the right one.

Dialog 3

A: Would you like me to give some advice ?

B: Yes, sure ! I really appreciate it.

Offer	Accept	Decline
Would you like a glass of mineral water?	Yes, please. Certainly. Thanks. Sure. Thanks Okay. Thank you	No, thank you. No, but thanks for offering. I’d better not.
Would you like to go swimming this evening?	Yeah. Good idea Okay. Sounds good. Sure. I’d love to.	No, but thanks for your invitation. No, I’d rather not. I’m sorry, but I can’t.
How about some more cookies?	Looks good. Thanks All right. Thanks Don’t mind if I do.	No, thanks. I’m really full. Thanks anyway. Looks delicious, but I’ll have to pass.
How about playing tennis tomorrow morning?	Sounds like fun. Great. What time? All right. When and where?	I don’t think I can. Sorry. I’m busy this weekend. How about some other time?

Offering

Reply

May / Can / Could I help you? Is there anything I can help? Can I give you a hand? Can you manage? Do you need some help / some advice / a recommendation? What can I do for you / him / her today? Would you like some help / some advice / a recommendation? Are you looking for something / anything in particular / a book? Here you are./ There you are./ Here it is. Let me help you with this. Would you like to…?

Yes, please. Could / Can / May I have…? Yes, I’m looking for… That’s will be very nice. I’d be glad to. With pleasure. Right. I’d love to/ like to. or I’d like… Thanks a lot. No, thank you. It’s very good of you but… Unfortunately, but I can’t… I’m afraid I can’t… I’m sorry but I can’t… Oh, no. That’s OK.