Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Can I get you a drink?
- Can I get you something to eat?
- Can I get you a blanket?
- Can I get you anything?
- Can I get you anything else?
- Writer's Note
01
Can I get you a drink?
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to see me.
I thought of you and wanted to stop by.
Can I get you a drink?
A glass of water would be great.
Thanks.
谢谢。
Situation 2
Can I get you a drink?
Yes, I’d like an orange juice please.
Sure thing.
I’ll keep the menu in case we want to order something else.
Thank you.
谢谢。
02
Can I get you something to eat?
Situation 1
Can I get you something to eat?
Yes, we’d like a Caesar Salad, Gorgonzola Pizza, and the Grilled Salmon.
Anything else?
That’s all.
Thank you.
谢谢。
Situation 2
When did you get home?
Just now.
Can I get you something to eat?
Not right now.
I’ll wait for dinner.
我会等到晚餐。
03
Can I get you a blanket?
Situation 1
It’s chilly today.
Can I get you a blanket?
I’d love a blanket.
I’ll get you one from the closet.
Situation 2
It’s a little cold in my room.
Can I get you a blanket?
Yes, please.
Sure.
It’s a bit chilly in the hospital today.
今天医院里有点冷。
04
Can I get you anything?
Situation 1
Are you ok?
I feel a little under the weather.
Can I get you anything?
I think maybe I’ll go to see the doctor.
Situation 2
Can I get you anything?
Yes, do you know what isle the sport’s equipment is?
They should be in aisle 4 and 5.
Thank you!
05
Can I get you anything else?
Situation 1
How is your food?
It’s really delicious!
Can I get you anything else?
Not for now.
Thank you for asking.
感谢您的询问。
Writer's Note
Don't forget that adding "please" and/or "thank you" can make your request more polite. You can ask the same question but the overall tone of the sentence changes when you add a "please" or "thank you". Being polite doesn't cost you anything, in fact you can be upfront and frank but still be polite.
Tip #1:
We all want to speak more like a native speaker. Have you tried blending "get+you" together to make "getcha"? Your sentence would be "What can I getcha?".
我们都希望能更像母语者一样说话。你有没有尝试过将“get+you”结合起来变成“getcha”？这样你的句子就会是“What can I getcha?”。
Tip #2:
Try replacing "May" instead of "Can" and deliver the request in different ways through better word choices.
Examples:
1. Can I have a glass of water? 👉 May I have a glass of water?
2. Can you turn on the light? 👉 Can you turn on the light, please? Thank you!
3. Can I use your phone? 👉 May I use your phone?
4. Can I borrow your book? 👉 May I borrow your book?
尝试用“May”替换“Can”，并通过更好的词汇选择以不同方式表达请求。
例子:
1. Can I have a glass of water? 👉 May I have a glass of water?
2. Can you turn on the light? 👉 Can you turn on the light, please? Thank you!
3. Can I use your phone? 👉 May I use your phone?
4. Can I borrow your book? 👉 May I borrow your book?
Now here are some creative examples using "Can I get you":
1. Can I get you a cozy blanket and a good book for this rainy afternoon?
2. Can I get you something sweet to go with your coffee?
3. Can I get you a better seat with a view of the sunset?
4. Can I get you some quiet time? You look like you need a break.
5. Can I get you a playlist for your mood today?
6. Can I get you a refill before your cup even runs out?
7. Can I get you a smile with that story?
8. Can I get you anything else before you settle in?
2. 我能给你一些甜点来配你的咖啡吗？
3. 我能给你一个能看到日落的更好座位吗？
4. 我能给你一些安静的时间吗？你看起来需要休息一下。
5. 我能给你一个适合你今天心情的播放列表吗？
6. 我能在你的杯子还没空之前给你续杯吗？
7. 我能给你一个微笑来搭配那个故事吗？
8. 在你安顿下来之前，我能再给你些什么吗？
