| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | As soon as possible, please | Requests quick action |
| 2. | As soon as you can | Requests timely action |
| 3. | At some point, could you | Low-pressure request |
| 4. | At the earliest opportunity | Formal prompt request |
| 5. | At the next opportunity | Requests action when possible |
| 6. | At your convenience | Lets timing be flexible |
| 7. | At your earliest convenience | Formal request for promptness |
| 8. | Can I please | Simple polite request opener |
| 9. | Can you please | Direct polite request opener |
| 10. | Could I please | Polite way to ask for something |
| 11. | Could you explain | Polite request for explanation |
| 12. | Could you help me with | Polite request for assistance |
| 13. | Could you let me know | Polite request for update |
| 14. | Could you please | Polite way to ask someone |
| 15. | Could you send me | Polite request to send |
| 16. | Could you show me | Polite request to demonstrate |
| 17. | Could you tell me | Polite request for information |
| 18. | Do me a favor and | Casual request for help |
| 19. | Do you happen to have | Polite request for possession |
| 20. | Do you happen to know | Polite request for information |
| 21. | Do you happen to remember | Polite request for recall |
| 22. | Do you mind | Polite request opener |
| 23. | Do you think you can | Casual softened request |
| 24. | Do you think you could | Soft polite request |
| 25. | Give me a hand with | Casual request for help |
| 26. | Help me out with | Casual request for assistance |
| 27. | I need you to | Direct request for action |
| 28. | I was wondering if | Soft indirect request opener |
| 29. | I’d appreciate a copy of | Polite request for document |
| 30. | I’d appreciate an update on | Polite request for status |
| 31. | I’d appreciate clarification on | Polite request for explanation |
| 32. | I’d appreciate it if | Polite indirect request |
| 33. | I’d appreciate more details on | Polite request for information |
| 34. | I’d appreciate your advice | Polite request for guidance |
| 35. | I’d appreciate your feedback | Polite request for comments |
| 36. | I’d appreciate your input | Polite request for opinion |
| 37. | I’d appreciate your response | Polite request for reply |
| 38. | I’d appreciate your support | Polite request for help |
| 39. | I’d be grateful for | Polite request for something |
| 40. | I’d be grateful if | Formal polite request |
| 41. | I’d be thankful if | Polite indirect request |
| 42. | I’d like a copy of | Requests a document or file |
| 43. | I’d like more information on | Requests additional details |
| 44. | I’d like permission to | Requests permission formally |
| 45. | I’d like some help with | Asks for assistance |
| 46. | I’d like to arrange | Requests scheduling or setup |
| 47. | I’d like to ask | Polite request introduction |
| 48. | I’d like to book | Requests a reservation |
| 49. | I’d like to borrow | Requests temporary use |
| 50. | I’d like to discuss | Requests a conversation |
| 51. | I’d like to know | Requests information politely |
| 52. | I’d like to meet | Requests a meeting |
| 53. | I’d like to order | Requests goods or food |
| 54. | I’d like to request | Formal way to ask |
| 55. | I’d like to speak to | Requests conversation with someone |
| 56. | I’d like you to | States desired action |
| 57. | I’d like your advice on | Requests guidance |
| 58. | I’d like your approval for | Requests authorization |
| 59. | I’d like your assistance in | Formal help request |
| 60. | I’d like your feedback on | Requests comments or evaluation |
| 61. | I’d like your help with | Requests assistance politely |
| 62. | I’d like your input on | Requests opinion or feedback |
| 63. | I’d like your permission to | Asks for approval |
| 64. | I’d like your response to | Requests an answer |
| 65. | I’d like your support with | Requests backing or help |
| 66. | I’d like your thoughts on | Requests opinions politely |
| 67. | I’m asking you to | Explicit request phrase |
| 68. | I’m contacting you to ask | Formal request introduction |
| 69. | I’m reaching out to ask | Friendly request introduction |
| 70. | I’m writing to request | Formal written request opener |
| 71. | Kindly advise | Please tell me what to do |
| 72. | Kindly confirm | Please verify this for me |
| 73. | Kindly let me know | Please inform me |
| 74. | Kindly provide | Please give or supply it |
| 75. | Kindly send | Please send it |
| 76. | Lend me a hand with | Casual request for help |
| 77. | May I ask you to | Polite formal request opener |
| 78. | May I have | Polite way to ask for something |
| 79. | May I request | Polite way to ask formally |
| 80. | Might I ask | Very polite way to request |
| 81. | Please allow me to | Requests permission politely |
| 82. | Please assist me with | Ask for help politely |
| 83. | Please can you | Polite direct request |
| 84. | Please could you | British-style polite request |
| 85. | Please explain | Asks for clarification |
| 86. | Please give me | Asks to receive something |
| 87. | Please help me | Asks for assistance |
| 88. | Please let me know | Requests information or response |
| 89. | Please may I | Very polite permission request |
| 90. | Please send | Requests something be sent |
| 91. | Please show me | Asks to see something |
| 92. | Please tell me | Asks for information |
| 93. | Please update me on | Ask for the latest information |
| 94. | When you get a chance | Request without urgency |
| 95. | Whenever possible, please | Flexible timing request |
| 96. | Will you please | Firm but polite request |
| 97. | Would it be possible to | Asks if something can be done |
| 98. | Would you be able to | Asks about ability politely |
| 99. | Would you mind | Polite way to ask permission |
| 100. | Would you please | Polite request expression |
