Speaking : Asking, Giving, Or Refussing Permission

Education English | Speaking : Asking, Giving, Or Refusing Permission | Asking for Permission :

• May/can/could I...?
• Excuse me, do you think..?
• I wonder if I could ...?
• Is it okay/all right if I..?
• Would you mind...?
• Would you mind not..?
• Do you mind..?
• Would it be okay/all right if I....?
• Would you please ...?

Giving Permission :

• Sure/Of course.
• Yes, Indeed.
• Yes, certainly/sure
• Yes, that's all right.
• Okay/fine.
• No, please do.
• No, not at all
• No, it's okay /all right.
• No problem.
• Go ahead.
• With pleasure.
• Sure, no problem.

Refusing Permission :

• I'm afraid you can't.
• I'm sorry you can not because...
• I'm afraid it's not possible for you to..
• I'm sorry /sorry, you may not.
• Yes, really sorry.
• Well, I'd love but..
• I'm sorry, but it's not allowed

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