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- Can I exchange this? B1 To ask if it's possible to return an item to a store or person, usually to get a different item or a refund.
- Can I give you some feedback? B1 To offer an opinion, assessment, or constructive criticism about someone's work, performance, or ideas.
- Can I have a late checkout? B1 A polite request, typically made at a hotel, to be allowed to stay in the room beyond the standard checkout time.
- Can I have a receipt? B1 A polite request for proof of purchase after paying for something.
- Can I introduce myself? A2 A polite way to ask for permission to state your name and a brief detail about yourself to someone new.
- Can I pay by card? B1 A polite question asking whether payment with a bank or credit/debit card is accepted.
- Can I see the menu? A1 To request or look at the list of available food and drink items, typically in a restaurant or cafe.
- Can I try it on? A2 A polite question asking to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good before buying.
- Can I try this on? A2 To ask permission to wear an item of clothing or an accessory to see if it fits or suits you before purchasing it.
- Can we push this back? B1 To delay or postpone an event, meeting, or deadline to a later time.
- Can we sit outside? A2 To be seated in an open-air area, not indoors.
- Can we talk about something else? A2 A polite request to change the subject of a conversation because the current topic is unpleasant, sensitive, or simply …
- Can we talk now? A2 A polite way to ask if it is a good time to speak immediately.
- Can you give me an example? A2 A request for a specific instance or illustration of something to clarify understanding.
- Can you help me? A1 A polite request asking someone to assist you.
- Can you tell me B1 A polite way to ask for information or a question.
- carefully choose to select something with caution and close attention to details
- carefully consider to think about something thoroughly and cautiously before deciding
- carry luggage to hold and transport suitcases or bags while traveling
- carry on working B1 To continue to do work; to persist in working, often despite difficulties or interruptions.