Would you bother telling me?? vs Would you like to tell me

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different tones. 'Would you bother telling me?' implies a sense of inconvenience or annoyance, while 'Would you like to tell me?' is more polite and neutral. The choice between the two depends on the context and the desired tone of the conversation.

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Would you bother telling me??

This phrase is correct but conveys a sense of inconvenience or annoyance.

This phrase is used when you want to express annoyance or inconvenience while asking someone to tell you something.

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Now, before you bother telling me it's impossible, let me-
Something that you didn't bother telling me about.
Don't bother telling me it's neurotic.
Don't bother telling me he meant well.
Don't bother telling me he meant well.
Don't bother telling me - I'm in.
~ Why would you bother killing me?
And don't bother telling me yours, because I totally remember it, lady.
And don't bother telling me that's not what it was.
Why would you do that, without telling me?
Why would you do that without telling me?
Why would you just leave the house without telling me?
Elliot, why would you put me on speaker without telling me? - You...
Then why would you be worried about telling me?
Just to let you know, we have two fully stocked bars, the dance floor is filling up, and if anything goes wrong, please, don't bother telling me, because I'm going to be busy having a good time.
Don't bother telling me if you changed your mind
Wouldn't even bother telling you what's in there.
Would you mind telling me why you're punishing me?
Since we have a moment alone, would you mind telling me why everyone seems to think we aren't fake dating except me?
OK, if I was going to die of a high-grade glioma, how would you go about telling me?

Alternatives:

Would you mind telling me?
Could you please tell me?
Do you mind telling me?
Would you be so kind as to tell me?
Could you tell me, please?

Would you like to tell me

This phrase is correct and is a polite and neutral way to ask someone to tell you something.

This phrase is used when you want to ask someone in a polite and neutral way if they would be willing to tell you something.

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Would you like to tell me what happens in the dreams?
So, would you like to tell me what really happened last night?
Would you like to tell me what's going on here, or should I have a little chat with your supervisor?
Would you like to tell me what happened?
Would you like to tell me what's... what's going on?
So would you like to tell me why you decided to make an appointment with me?
Would you like to tell me your sins?
Would you like to tell me what's been bothering you?
Would you like to tell me why?
Would you like to tell me what happened?
Would you like to tell me what's behind this commotion?
Would you like to tell me how you two met?
Would you like to tell me about this period Of abstinence?
Would you like to tell me what happened... atthecemetery between you and Dwight?
Would you like to tell me where the professor and his friend are right now?
Would you like to tell me as well how your perceptions are un-blocked?
Would you like to tell me one of your dreams?
Would you like to tell me why you lied to us?
Okay, would you like to tell me?
What would you like to tell me?

Alternatives:

Could you tell me?
Would you mind telling me?
Could you please tell me?
Do you mind telling me?
Would you be so kind as to tell me?

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Would you bother telling me?? vs Would you like to tell me