Expressions of Asking for and 

Giving Permission 

vAsking for Permission

      I wonder if I could ...

      Do you mind if I ...

      Is it all right if I ...

      Could I ...

      Can I ...

      May I ...

v Giving Permission

      Would it be all right if I ...

     Would you mind if I ...

     Is it okay if I ...
            You don’t mind if I ...

v Refusing Permission

                     Well, actually I ‘d rather you didn’t

                     I’d rather you didn’t

                     I am sorry , but ...

                     I am afraid you can’t ...

                     Sorry  , but ...

                     I’m sorry , but that’s not possible

                     I’m afraid not ...

                     I think that will be difficult