Request for Permission

There are several ways of requesting permission, among them are:

• Could I use your laptop?
• May I ask a question?
• Do you mind if I used your mobile?
• Could I borrow your coat?
• Can I use your phone?
• I wonder if I could borrow your pen?
• Is it okay if I sit next to you?

Accepting

• Sure
• Go ahead
• Yes , of course
• Sure, Be my guest

Refusing

• I’m afraid you can’t
• No, I’m sorry