Difference between would like to and like to

[Swiada]

Hi Sir

Could you tell me what is the difference between what would like+to +verb and what you like +o+verb
Regards
Swiada

[Milanya]

I like to do something = I generally enjoy doing it - I like to read.
I would like to do something = I want to do it - I would like to read this book.
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[Cerberus™]

So "like" is just a statement, simply telling someone what you like; "would" is often added for politeness, that is why "would like" or "should like" is usually a request.

[Milanya]

[Cerberus™]

Very true.