The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
offering explanations for requests
norm: when it is like this, it is good to do some things (see more)
Many people in Australia think like this:
If I want to say something like this to someone “I want you to do something.”
It is good if I can say at the same time why I want this.
"Would you be able to go and pick up some eggs from the shops for me? I forgot them when I was there earlier and I'd like to make some cookies."
"Can I get you to wait here for a minute? My cat might escape otherwise."
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