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Would you care for something?

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Polite OfferPlay
Often used in formal settings or among acquaintances to offer something respectfully. SlideAt the gala, the host asked, 'Would you care for some champagne?'
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Genuine InterestPlay
The phrase suggests you're genuinely interested in the other person's comfort or needs. Slide'Would you care for a blanket?' the flight attendant asked the shivering passenger.
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Subtle RefusalPlay
It's a way to decline an offer gently without directly saying 'no'. SlideWhen offered more food, she replied, 'Would you care for the last piece?'