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11줄 중 1번째 줄 0:00 Marco

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문제 1

Which line is the most polite way to ask a stranger for help?

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문제 2

Your friend asks, "Would you mind holding my coffee?" You are happy to help. What do you say?

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문제 3

When does "If it's not too much trouble" fit best?

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문제 4

What is the tone of "Could you do me a favor?"

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문제 5

Why did Hana help Marco for free the second time?

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How smart people say 'do me a favor'

To ask for a favor politely, make it a question. "Could you do me a favor?" works with friends and coworkers, and "Would you mind helping me?" sounds softer. For a bigger request, add "if it's not too much trouble" after it. "Do me a favor" on its own can sound like an order, so save it for close friends.

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Could you do me a favor? 어감: Friendly and casual

Use it with friends, family and coworkers before you explain what you need. With a boss or a stranger, a softer line like "Would you mind...?" is usually safer.

“Could you do me a favor”

영화 속 표현: Nobody's Fool (2018)
Would you mind helping me down? 어감: Polite and soft

Use "Would you mind" plus a verb with -ing for a polite request to almost anyone. Here, mind means "is it a problem for you?", so "No, not at all" means yes, I'll help.

“Would you mind helping me down?”

영화 속 표현: War-Gods of the Deep (1965)
If it's not too much trouble. 어감: Extra polite, careful

Add it after a bigger request, when you know you are asking for time or effort. Don't use it for tiny things like passing the salt, because it can sound too formal or even sarcastic.

“If it's not too much trouble?”

영화 속 표현: It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006)
Can I ask you a favor? 어감: Friendly, gives a warning

Use it to prepare the other person before you ask. It gives them a moment to say "Sure" first. It is fine at work and with friends.
Could you give me a hand? 어감: Casual and warm

Use it when you need physical help or quick practical help, like carrying, moving or fixing something. It is less natural for big favors like lending money.
Do you have a minute? 어감: Polite, checks timing

Use it before a request when the other person looks busy. It asks about their time first. Don't use it if your request will clearly take an hour.

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어색한 표현 ~~Would you mind to help me?~~

더 자연스러운 표현 Would you mind helping me?

After "Would you mind," use the -ing form of the verb, not "to" plus the verb.
어색한 표현 ~~A: Would you mind helping me? B: Yes, of course! (meaning "I'll help")~~

더 자연스러운 표현 A: Would you mind helping me? B: No, not at all.

Mind means "is it a problem?" A strict "Yes" means it is a problem. Many speakers say "Of course" or "Sure" too, but "No, not at all" is the clearest yes.
어색한 표현 ~~Do me a favor. Send me the file. (to your manager)~~

더 자연스러운 표현 Could you send me the file, please?

"Do me a favor" without a question sounds like an order. With people you don't know well, ask a question instead.