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i would like vs I should like

Both "I would like" and "I should like" are correct, but "I would like" is more commonly used in everyday English. Both phrases are polite ways to express a desire or request for something.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1118 views

i would like

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire or request for something.

Use "I would like" to politely express a desire or request for something. It is a common and polite way to ask for things in English.

Examples:

I would like a cup of coffee, please.
I would like to book a table for two.
I would like to know more about your services.
I would like to go for a walk in the park.
I would like to order the chicken sandwich.

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Now, I would like some freedom, somewhere...
I would like a lovely fortune, please.
Miss Kubelik, I would like your honest opinion.
I would like those names, please.
I would like Martha's input on this.
I would like an extra crew to check the working tenants tonight.
I would like a biography of their families.
Doctor, I would like some confidential information.
I would like you to meet Big Jule from Chicago.
I would like Mademoiselle Varnay with me.
I would like you to rent three apartments in a calm area like my informants.
I would like at least to know his name.
I would like Mrs. Prentice to see the view.
I would like some information about Yuri Andreyovitch and his activities.
Ladies, I would like you to meet my new shadow,.
Okay. I would like a cassette player for the car.
Ladies, I would like you to meet Gracie Lou Freebush from New Jersey.
Firstly, I would like you all to meet Wayne Gray.
I would like the puerco pibil and a tequila with lime.

Alternatives:

I want
I'd like
May I have
Could I get
Can I have

I should like

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday English. It is a formal and polite way to express a desire or request for something.

Use "I should like" in formal situations to politely express a desire or request for something. It is more formal than "I would like" and may be used in written or formal contexts.

Examples:

I should like to request a meeting with the manager.
I should like to inquire about your products.
I should like to make a reservation for dinner.
I should like to discuss the terms of the contract.
I should like to express my gratitude for your help.

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I should like to offer you an increase in salary.
And I have a fancy I should like to see someone play.
I should like to mention a few points in relation to Mrs Grossetête's report.
I should like to say this in conclusion.
I should like to have a word with you, monsieur.
I should like to see your kennel man, Sam Carraclough.
I should like briefly to make three points.
I should like briefly to mention the matter of the potential unemployment created by this directive.
I should like to address another two parts of the supplementary budget.
The other issue I should like to address is the contamination of gene transfer.
I should like to fully support the rapporteur's stance in this regard.
I should like to stress that Beijing will obviously give rise to negotiating problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, I should like to make things quite clear.
Finally, I should like to make three additional comments, quite briefly, Mr President.
Madam President, I should like to leave it here.
Because I should like to make myself clear.
I should like to mention a few specific points.
However, I should like to make an appeal to the Council apparatchiks.
I should like to say a few words about coccidiostats.
Madam President, I should like to add my congratulations to Commissioner Prodi's programme.

Alternatives:

I would like
I'd like
May I have
Could I get
Can I have

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