Could you call the waiter vs Would you call the waiter

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Could you call the waiter?" is a polite request asking if the person has the ability to call the waiter. "Would you call the waiter?" is also a polite request but implies a willingness or expectation for the person to call the waiter.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 883 views

Could you call the waiter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to make a polite request.

This phrase is used to ask if someone has the ability or permission to call the waiter in a polite manner.

Examples:

Could you call the waiter over, please?
Could you call the waiter for me when you get a chance?
Could you call the waiter and ask for the check?
Could you call the waiter to our table?
Could you call the waiter and let him know we're ready to order?

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I'm what you call a waiter...
America is the only country where we call the waiter "sir," as if he were a knight.
The Plaintiff calls George Donkin, waiter at the Royal Hotel.
What did that waiter just call you outside?
-Could you call the station manager?
- Could you call the house detective?
Barbara, could you call the police?
The waiter told him he had a call.
Could you call the guy about the dimmer?
BUT COULD YOU CALL THE LOAN OFFICER TODAY
Could you call the Santa Barbara Police Department and ask for detective Carlton Lassiter?
Could you talk to the waiter?
Could... Could you call the FBI?
The police, could you call the police, please?
Could you call the CDC and make sure they track down the source?
Could you call the Ambrose family?
Could you call the CDC and make sure they track down the source?
Could you ask the waiter to bring me a red wine?
You call the cops, they call the Feds.
Only when they work out could you call it love.

Alternatives:

Would you mind calling the waiter?
Can you call the waiter?
Would you be able to call the waiter?
Can you please call the waiter?
Would you kindly call the waiter?

Would you call the waiter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to make a polite request.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone to call the waiter, implying a willingness or expectation for them to do so.

Examples:

Would you call the waiter for us, please?
Would you call the waiter over when you have a moment?
Would you call the waiter and ask for the dessert menu?
Would you call the waiter to our table, please?
Would you call the waiter and let him know we're ready to order?

Show examples from the web [+]

I'm what you call a waiter...
America is the only country where we call the waiter "sir," as if he were a knight.
The Plaintiff calls George Donkin, waiter at the Royal Hotel.
What did that waiter just call you outside?
Would you call the photographer, please?
Would you call the Hindenburg a disaster?
Bryce, would you call the mayor?
What would you call the death of that child?
The waiter told him he had a call.
Stan, why would you call the cops on me?
What else would you call the messengers? Right.
Miss Osanai, would you call the girls for me?
Would you call the Department of Motor Vehicles for me?
Why would you call the cops on my dad?
Would you call the last manned mission to Mars a success?
What would you call the letter between the fingers that I'm pointing at right there?
Well, Miss Sherman, how would you like to live behind what you call the Iron Curtain?
If you didn't think we were out of leads and I was high on Lila-berry juice then what would you call the big polluter angle?
Brian, would you ask the waiter if they have a different chair?
Colin, would you call the mood of the crowd that night of game one electric?

Alternatives:

Could you call the waiter?
Would you mind calling the waiter?
Can you call the waiter?
Would you be able to call the waiter?
Can you please call the waiter?

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Could you call the waiter vs Would you call the waiter