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.
Cảm ơn bạn.
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.
Cảm ơn bạn.
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.
Cảm ơn bạn.
Situation 2
When did you get home?
Just now.
Can I get you something to eat?
Not right now.
I’ll wait for dinner.
Tôi sẽ đợi đến bữa tối.
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.
Hôm nay trời hơi lạnh trong bệnh viện.
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.
Cảm ơn vì đã hỏi.
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?".
Chúng ta đều muốn nói chuyện giống người bản ngữ hơn. Bạn đã thử kết hợp "get+you" để tạo thành "getcha" chưa? Câu của bạn sẽ là "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?
Hãy thử thay thế "May" thay vì "Can" và truyền đạt yêu cầu theo những cách khác nhau bằng cách chọn từ ngữ tốt hơn.
Ví dụ:
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. Tôi có thể mang cho bạn một món ngọt nào đó để dùng với cà phê của bạn không?
3. Tôi có thể mang cho bạn một chỗ ngồi tốt hơn với tầm nhìn ra hoàng hôn không?
4. Tôi có thể mang cho bạn một chút thời gian yên tĩnh không? Trông bạn có vẻ cần nghỉ ngơi.
5. Tôi có thể mang cho bạn một danh sách phát phù hợp với tâm trạng của bạn hôm nay không?
6. Tôi có thể rót thêm cho bạn trước khi cốc của bạn cạn không?
7. Tôi có thể mang cho bạn một nụ cười với câu chuyện đó không?
8. Tôi có thể mang cho bạn bất kỳ thứ gì khác trước khi bạn ổn định chỗ ngồi không?
