Polite Requests and Suggestions
[て-form]くださいませんか
[ます-stem]ましょうか
[Noun]はどうですか
Explanation
More polite ways to make requests and suggestions.
Formation
Various polite patterns for different situations
Examples
Usage Notes
- くださいませんか is very polite
- ましょうか offers help
- どうですか for suggestions
- Negative form = more polite
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't confuse offering with requesting
- ましょうか = shall I (not let's)
- Answer appropriately to offers