car for the weekend” because the person we’re asking for a favor will most probably not lend us the car because we sound rude. not even ‘please’ will help much “please, lend me your car for the weekend”, as we would still sound too direct. so, how should we ask for a favor? like this: “would you mind lending me your car for the weekend?” or: “i was wondering if you could possibly lend me your car for the weekend?” these phrases are polite and not too direct.
could you do me a small favor, please?
would you pick me up on your way to work? my car’s broken.
can you help me 