14. Offering

Definition of Offering 

1. The act of making an offer.

2. Something, such as stock, that is offered.

3. A presentation made to a deity as an act of religious worship or sacrifice; an oblation.

4. A contribution or gift, especially one made at a religious service.

Offering to older people :

  

•           Would you like a cup of coffee, Mr. Green?

•           Should I get you a bottle of water?

•           Could I offer you a glass of lemonade, Mrs. Lina?

•           Would you care for some salad ?

Offering to friends :

•           Want some?

•           Have some.

•           Chocolate?

•           Glass of lemonade?

•           Grab some for yourself.

•           Would you like to have a pancake?

•           Why don’t you have some lemonade?

•           What can I get for you?

•           What will you have?

Accepting an offer :

•           Thank you

•           Yes, please

•           I’d like it very much

•           Thank you, I would

•           That would be very nice

Declining an offer :

•           No, thanks.

•           No, I really won’t. Thank you.

•           Not for me, thanks.

•           No, thanks. I’m not hungry.