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Formal Informal
WHAT CAN WE SAY FOR
“ OFFERING HELP ? ”
FORMAL INFORMAL
Informal Responding
• I will do it for you.
• Let me help you.
• Yes, I can help you
• Yes, no problem.
• Yes. How can I help you?
Accepting
Offering Help Responding Help
How kind of you! Thank you very much. You are so kind! Thanks
That’s very good of you! Thanks a lot
That’s terribly kind,. Thank you very much. Thank you
Yes, please do.
What a good idea!
Yes, please.
Thanks. That would be excellent.
Yes.
Refusing
Offering Help Responding Help
No, you don’t need to. I am sorry, I can’t help you now
Don’t bother yourself, thanks. Sorry, I am busy right now
No, thank you. I wish I could help you but I have to do
That’s very kind, but I can manage some important tasks.
myself.
That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think
it’s necessary.
Jacob : What are you doing, Bal?
Iqbal : I’m replying e-mail from client and writing 10
articles about English expression.
Jacob : Wow, you are so busy, right
Iqbal :Yeah. I’m so stressful.
Jacob : Can I give you a hand?
Iqbal : Really? You must be kidding me.
Jacob : I’m so serious, Bal. How?
Iqbal :Thank you so much, Jacob. I appreciate your help.
Jacob : most welcome, Iqbal.
Afiqa : Can you help me plan the office party?
Naisha : Sure, What do you need the most help with, the food or
entertainment?
Afiqa : I need help with food.
Naisha : OK, well, let's coordinate our efforts. Should this party be formal or
casual?
Afiqa : I think it should be casual.
Naisha : I agree. Next, we have to decide on food. We have a choice of Chinese
or Continental Cuisine. Which one should we have?
Afiqa : I would prefer Chinese food for this party.
Naisha : Perfect choice. For music, should we have a live band or a DJ?
Afiqa : I think we should hire a live band.
Naisha : Well, I will work on my part and get back to you with my progress on
Friday.