1. (more formal) Would you mind... [opening the window]? 2. Could you please... [turn off the lights]? 3. (informal) Can you... [pass me the chicken]? 4. Please... [send me the information]. 5. I'd appreciate it if you could... [wash the dishes].
Fact
Since 1989, oscar presenters are not allowed to say "and the winner is..." this insinuates that all of the other nominees are losers. So instead they say "and the oscar goes to..." .. More >>