EN · B2 · LEARN

Register and diplomacy

Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.

1 of 5Expression

Would you mind…?

Make a considerate request.

Example

Would you mind taking another look at the final section?

Adjust requests, disagreement, and feedback to suit the relationship and situation.

Would you mind…?
Expression
Make a considerate request.
Would you mind taking another look at the final section?
Could I ask you to…?
Expression
Use a polite formal request.
Could I ask you to…?
It may be slightly…
Expression
Soften an evaluation.
It may be slightly…
I see what you mean.
Expression
Acknowledge another perspective.
I see what you mean. Perhaps we could frame it as a recommendation instead.
Perhaps we could…
Phrase
Suggest an alternative collaboratively.
I see what you mean. Perhaps we could frame it as a recommendation instead.