Definition
of Offering :
1. The act of making an offer.
2. Something, such as stock, that is
offered.
3. A presentation made to a deity as
an act of religious worship or sacrifice; an oblation.
4. 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
Daniel : Would you like a fried rice Vit ?
Vita : Yes, please. Thank you. Hmmm…that is my favourite food.
Daniel : Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
Ways to say it
* Would you like a cup of coffee, Daniel ?
* Should I get you a bottle of water ?
* Could I offer you a glass of milk, Mr. Patrick ?
* Would you care some salad ?
Daniel : Would you like a fried rice Vit ?
Vita : Yes, please. Thank you. Hmmm…that is my favourite food.
Daniel : Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
Ways to say it
* Would you like a cup of coffee, Daniel ?
* Should I get you a bottle of water ?
* Could I offer you a glass of milk, Mr. Patrick ?
* Would you care some salad ?
Offering:
• Would you like a cup of coffee, Mr. Green?
• Should I get you a bottle of water?
• Could I offer you a glass of lemonade, Mrs. Lina?
• Would you care for some salad ?
Offering to friends:
• Want some?
• Have some.
• Chocolate?
• Glass of lemonade?
• Grab some for yourself.
• Would you like to have a pancake?
• Why don’t you have some lemonade?
• What can I get for you?
• What will you have?
Less formal expressions:
* Would you like to have a pancake?
* Why don’t you have some lemonade?
* What can I get for you?
* What will you have?
Declining an offering
* No, thanks
* No, really won’t, thanks
* Not for me, thanks.
* No, thanks. I’m not hungry.
Accepting an offering:
* Thank you.
* Yes, please
* I’d like it very much
* That would be very nice.
