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Kumenglish Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

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Context: asking something at home.

Could you get me a cup of coffee?

Could you bring me a cup of coffee?

Which one is more suitable?

  

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Both are OK. But in that kind of domestic context I'd expect you to say 'please'. And maybe add some brief reason why you can't get get it yourself.

— Clive

  • Both are OK.
  • But in that kind of domestic context I'd expect you to say 'please'.
  • And maybe add some brief reason why you can't get get it yourself.
  • eg Doing our taxes is driving me crazy!
  • Could you get me a cup of coffee, please?
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Both are OK.

But in that kind of domestic context I'd expect you to say 'please'. And maybe add some brief reason why you can't get get it yourself.

eg Doing our taxes is driving me crazy! Could you get me a cup of coffee, please?

Clive

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