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How to reply to an offer of food or drink in English
An offer of food or drink can be answered with a clear yes, a polite no, or a small adjustment.
Khaane ya drink ke offer par apni pasand saaf batayein. Please aur thank you se jawab polite rehta hai.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
Yes, please.
हाँ, कृपया।
haan, kripya.
Accept a simple offer.
Reply 2
No, thanks.
नहीं, धन्यवाद।
nahi, dhanyavaad.
Decline without giving a detailed reason.
Reply 3
Just a little, please.
बस थोड़ा-सा, कृपया।
bas thoda-sa, kripya.
Specify a small amount when that is what you want.
Reply 4
Could I have water instead?
क्या इसकी जगह मुझे पानी मिल सकता है?
kya iski jagah mujhe paani mil sakta hai?
Request a different drink without assuming it is available.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Accept a simple offer. Specify a small amount when that is what you want.
See it in a short conversation
An offer of tea
Partner
Would you like some tea?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप चाय लेंगे / लेंगी?
kya aap chai lenge / lengi?
You
Yes, please.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, कृपया।
haan, kripya.
An offer of something to eat
Partner
Would you like something to eat?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप कुछ खाना चाहेंगे / चाहेंगी?
kya aap kuchh khaana chaahenge / chaahengi?
You
No, thanks.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं, धन्यवाद।
nahi, dhanyavaad.
Your turn
Accept a small amount of the offered food.
Reveal sample reply
Just a little, please.
बस थोड़ा-सा, कृपया।
bas thoda-sa, kripya.
