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Could or would: I see. Would/Could you ask her to call me?



 
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Could or would: I see. Would/Could you ask her to call me? #1 (permalink) Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:43 am   Could or would: I see. Would/Could you ask her to call me?
 

Hi everyone Very Happy ,

Which expression is better to use in the following phone conversation?

A: Hello, John. Kate is out.

B1:I see. Could you ask her to call me ?
or
B2:I see. Would you ask her to call me ?

Thanks in advance,

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Could or would: I see. Would/Could you ask her to call me? #2 (permalink) Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:01 am   Could or would: I see. Would/Could you ask her to call me?
 

Better to use 'could' as it is more polite.
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