Offering to help

People need assistance on a daily basis but many a times are uncomfortable to seek help. It could be fear that hinders them or just the thought that they might be able to overcome through stick-to-itiveness (the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult or unpleasant).

There are a lot of things you can do to help people in your community, whether it's doing chores for a family member, or volunteering at a local homeless shelter. Even little things can brighten someone else's day. Here are some of the ways to offer help to others.

You may change these examples as per your requirement:
(a) May I help you?
(b) Would you like me to help you?
(c) What can I do for you?
(d) Is there anything I can do?
(e) I'll do it for you.
(f) I'll (do something)
(g) Let me (do something)
(h) Why don't I (do something)
(i) Do you want me to (do something)
(j) Do you want something?
(k) Would you like me to do something?
(l) Would you like something?

Small Talk:
Grab a bite!
Maunika The show is tomorrow. But today we need to check our booth and make sure all our products are in good condition.
Devi Yes, Ma'am. Let's go. Maybe we can grab a bite on the way to the fair. I'm hungry.
Maunika What are you hungry for?
Devi Anything would do.
Maunika Ah, here comes the shuttle bus. Come on, let's move.
Devi We are not far from the fair. The map says it's the first turn on the right after the library.

Notes:
Grab a bite - To get something to eat, something that’s quick enough to eat

Example: I need to grab a bite.

Know Your Vocabulary:
Choose the closest meaning and tick it.
1. artisan
a) skilled workman b) common labourer c) airplane pilot
2. certitude
a) confusion b) felony c) certainty
3. magistrate
a) camera b) advertisement c) judge
4. ruffle
a) annoy b) put in order c) disorder
5. celestial
a) nautical b) heavenly c) musical
6. unsung
a) questionable b) effortless c) not celebrated
7. confiscate
a) set afire b) destroy c) take and keep
8. fervent
a) gracious b) very earnest c) weak
9. contraband
a) wide belt b) smuggled goods c) subtle tone
10. diversity
a) variety b) dwelling place c) lecture

Key:
1-a; 2-c; 3-c; 4-c; 5-b; 6-b; 7-c; 8-b; 9-b; 10-a