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Bride & Prejudice can I do for you?
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まず押さえたいこと

How smart people say "What do you want?"

To ask what someone needs without sounding rude, try "How can I help you?" or "What can I do for you?" at work, and "What's on your mind?" with a friend who looks worried. "What do you want?" is a normal question, but said quickly by someone busy, it can sound annoyed. A softer line makes the other person feel welcome.

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表現ごとの解説

What's on your mind? 口調とニュアンス: Warm and friendly

Use it when a friend, partner, or coworker looks worried or quiet and you want them to talk. It isn't a good fit at a service desk, because it asks about feelings, not tasks.

“What's on your mind?”

使用作品：Luca (2021)
How can I help you? 口調とニュアンス: Polite and helpful

Good with coworkers and customers, in person or on the phone. With close friends it can sound a little formal, so a plain "What's up?" may fit better.

“How can I help you?”

使用作品：Tetris (2023)
What can I do for you? 口調とニュアンス: Polite and professional

Great for clients and visitors who come to your office, shop, or desk. It sounds ready to act. Don't use it when someone just wants to chat, because it suggests they came for a task.

“What can I do for you?”

使用作品：Bride & Prejudice (2004)
What do you need? 口調とニュアンス: Direct and practical

Use it with people you know when time is short and you want to help fast. Say it in a calm voice, or it can sound impatient.
Is there something I can help you with? 口調とニュアンス: Gentle and polite

Use it when someone seems lost or unsure, like a visitor looking around. It works with strangers, but it's long for a quick chat with a friend.
What brings you here? 口調とニュアンス: Friendly and curious

Use it when someone arrives and you want to know the reason for the visit. It's friendly, but it isn't right when the reason is obvious, like a customer at a checkout.

よくある間違い

惜しい表現 ~~How I can help you?~~

より適切な表現 How can I help you?

In a question, can comes before the subject I. "How I can help you" is only correct inside a longer sentence, like "Tell me how I can help you."
惜しい表現 ~~What can I do to you?~~

より適切な表現 What can I do for you?

Use for when you do something to help a person. "Do something to someone" often means affecting them in a bad way, so it sounds strange or even threatening.
惜しい表現 ~~A customer walks in and you say: "What do you want?"~~

より適切な表現 A customer walks in and you say: "How can I help you?"

"What do you want?" is grammatically fine, but with customers it can sound rude or annoyed. A service line sounds welcoming.