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Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee?



 
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Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee? #1 (permalink) Tue Mar 31, 2009 19:47 pm   Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee?
 

So when would you say 'Do you want some more coffee' and when 'Would you like some more coffee'? Do you see any difference between both questions?

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Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee? #2 (permalink) Tue Mar 31, 2009 19:54 pm   Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee?
 

1.) To your wife.

2.) To your mistress.

Only joking, but I'm bored Torsten. A bit quiet here tonight.

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Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee? #3 (permalink) Tue Mar 31, 2009 20:13 pm   Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee?
 

I would say "Do you want some more coffee?" when in reality I don't want to give it.

And "Do you like some more coffee?" as a genuine offer to get some.

And Torsten, I'm bored, too. :lol:
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Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee? #4 (permalink) Tue Mar 31, 2009 22:18 pm   Do you want some more coffee vs. would you like some more coffee?
 

"Would you like" is slightly more polite.
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