ASKING FOR PERMISSION AND RESPON

1.      Definitions

Asking For And Giving Permission in the Indonesian language of asking and granting permission or permission. These topics we often use when we want to use a property of others, or it could be when we want to say goodbye or get permission from the authorized person.

When we want to ask something, then in English we are expected to add the word "please." Can be placed at the beginning or end of our sentence. This is so that our request is submitted in good or polite ethics. Because usually the asking position is not higher than the give. Something like that.

2.      What the purpose of the expression ?

The aim is that we do something polite before using / using something we do not have and or giving ourselves certain whether we get permission from the person who has the right to give or reject it.

3.      When this expression use ?

This expression is used before using / using something we do not have and or providing certainty to ourselves whether we obtain permission from the person who has the right to give or reject it.

4.      Examples

a.       Asking for Permission

·         Can I go out,please ?

·         May I open the window,please?

·         Do you mind if I smoke?

b.      Giving Permission

·         Yes, please do.

·         Sure,go ahead.

·         No problem.

c.       Refusing to give permission

·         No,please don’t.

·         I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.

·         I’m afraid, but you can’t. etc

5.      Conversations

Risna : would it be all right if I borrow your laptop last night?

Muli : I’m sorry, but that’s not possible because I want to do my task tonight.

                  Risna : Ooh it’s ok.