UNDERSTANDING OR EXPRESSING REQUEST, ASKING, GIVING AND REFUSING PERMISSION

UNDERSTANDING OR EXPRESSING REQUEST, ASKING, GIVING AND REFUSING PERMISSION

(Mengungkapkan permintaan, memberi dan memberikan ijin)

Study the following dialogue.

Jane : Is it a new car John?

John : Yes, it is a brand new Peugeut 307. Is it all right if I park my car here?

Jane : I’m sorry that’s not allowed. It is too close to the intersection. The car on the right side can not see it.

John : Over there, I think. There, it will not disturb the traffic.

Jane : Yes, that’s fine. It is behind my house. What brings you here?

John : I remember you bought a Nikon camera long time ago.

Jane : Oh, my old camera. Yes, I did. Why?

John : Do you mind if I borrow that camera for a few days?

Jane : Sure, John, but are you kidding? You drive an expensive car but you don’t have a camera.

John : it is urgent. I don’t know where mine is. My friend from British Consulate called me last week. I have to take pictures of Queen Elizabeth at the Buckingham palace next week. Her photos will be exhibited in Time magazine next month.

Jane : Wow! Congratulations, John.

John : Thank you, Jane.

Answer these questions.

1. Who are involved in the dialogue above?

2. Who has a new car?

3. Why did he want to borrow Jane’s camera?

4. What is John?

5. I don’t know …. where mine is. What does the word mine refer to?

6. In the conversation above which sentences express:

Ø A request

Ø Asking permission

Ø Giving permission

Ø Refusing permission

7. Now try to create a short dialogue using other expressions of request, asking, giving and refusing permission.

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Can I ask you a question?

May I have a piece of cake?

Could I get you to turn off the lights

Do you mind if I smoke?

Would you mind if I asked you something?

Giving Permission

Sure.

Go ahead.

No problem.

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Is it okay if I sit here?

Would it be all right if I borrowed your lawn mower?

Sorry, but I'd rather you didn't.  I'm afraid not.  I'd prefer you not do. 

Can I ask you a question?

May I have a piece of cake?

Could I get you to turn off the lights

Some other common phrases are

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 lawn mower?

Giving Permission

Sure.

Go ahead.

No problem.

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Asking For And Giving Permission

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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:

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 mummy.

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Asking For And Giving Permission

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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:

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 mummy.

Hello,

The following examples are all ways of asking for permission.
What are the differences between them ?
a.Do you mind if I smoke?
b.May I smoke here?
c.You don't mind if I smoke,do you?
d.Is smoking prmitted here?
e.Is it okay to smoke here?

which example seems to be :
1.Something you can say about official regulation?
2.What people say when they think it is all right to smoke?
3.Very polite -the kind of thing you say when you don't know the other person very well.
4.Not very formal but still polite?
5.Very informal?

Could anybody help me please ?

Warm regards,
Rosev

Can I ask you a question? (Bolehkah saya bertanya?)
May I have a piece of cake? (Bolehkah saya makan kue ini?)
Could I get you to turn off the lights? (Bisa padamkan lampunya?)
Beberapa frase yang umum lainnya adalah: (frase inti yang dicetak tebal, silakan dikembangkan).
Do you mind if I smoke? (Bolehkah saya merokok?)
Would you mind if I asked you something? (Bolehkah saya bertnya sesuatu?)
Is it okay if I sit here? (Tidak mengapa saya duduk di sini?)
Would it be all right if I borrowd your lawn mower? (Apakah boleh saya meminjam mesin pemotong rumputmu?)
Untuk memberikan izin/permisi digunakan frase semacam:
Sure (tentu saja)
Go ahead (silakan)
No problem (tidak masalah)
(material adapted from: eslgold)

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