Difference between I like and I'd like

[Orophix]

Could some one please explain the difference between the following:

I like… and I’d like…

[Alan]

Hi,

'I like' simply indicates that something pleases you generally. 'I'd like' suggests that you would prefer something.

I like coffee

I'd like a cup of coffee now

Alan
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