Would you open the door, please?
Could you open the door, please?
Can they both be used to ask for something politely?
Thanks!
anonymous Can they both be used to ask for something politely? Yes.
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anonymousCan they both be used to ask for something politely?
Yes.
Would you open the door, please?
Could you open the door, please?
Can they both be used to ask for something politely? Yes.
would focuses a little more on 'are you willing to?'
could focuses a little more on 'are you able to?'