Asking for Permission

Narrated by Anders from Starinyou 1. Asking for Permission (Informal) A: Can I borrow the keys, Mom? B: Sure, go ahead. A: Am I allowed to go to Ryan&`&s tonight? B: It&`&s fine by me. Ask your dad, though. A: Is it okay if I eat the leftover pizza? B: Sure. Thanks for asking. A: You don&`&t care if I bring a friend, do you? B: Of course not! The more the merrier. 2. Asking for Permission (Formal/Polite) A: May I use this computer? B: Yes. Be my guest. A: Could I borrow your pen for a moment? B: Of course. Feel free. A: Would it be possible for me to park here? B: I&`&m sorry. That spot is for employees only. A: Do you mind if I arrive a bit late? (Is it inconvenient for you?) B: Not at all. Come anytime. 3. Begging for Permission A: Can I have the car tonight? B: No, I&`&m going shopping. A: Please? I&`&ll drive you to the mall. B: I guess so. A: May I borrow your printer? B: I&`&m afraid the printer is for staff use only. A: Could you make an exception? I really need to print my airline ticket. B: I&`&m very sorry. There&`&s a printing shop downtown.