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How do you say "Can I have...?" politely in a café?
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Model answer
"Je voudrais..., s'il vous plaît" (I would like). Or "Est-ce que je pourrais avoir..., s'il vous plaît ?" for extra politeness.
Why
"Je veux" (I want) sounds abrupt in service settings. Always use je voudrais.
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