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In my English textbook, there is a conversation like this.
A: Can you make a cake?
B: Sorry, I'm terrible at baking. Why don't I buy a cake instead?
The textbook says "Why don't I ...?" is used when we offer to help. For example, "Why don't I look for the restaurant?"
I feel that "Why don't I" sounds weird. I've never used it before. I just use "Why don't we ...?" and "Why don't you ...?" When I make a suggestion or offer to help, I simply use "Can I ...?" or "Is it okay if I ...?"
Do native speakers use "Why don't I" this way?
15 Ara 2021 07:14
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2
Yes, we do. It is a common phrase. The other two examples have a slightly different meaning.
Hope this helps! :)
16 Aralık 2021
1
Yep, We do. I do.
Why don't I answer this for you.
It's even more an offer of help, if I do it.
15 Aralık 2021
I feel like it’s used when you’re trying to convince something you should do something but gently, so offering help is a good example. It’s sort of like saying “there’s no reason why I shouldn’t/couldn’t _____” instead of asking “should I do _____?”
“I’m having lots of trouble with this but I want to do it myself!”
“Ok, why don’t I get dinner started while you’re working on it.”
16 Aralık 2021
Yes we do use "Why don't I" like Why don't I just go home.
15 Aralık 2021
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Kae Tran
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İngilizce, Japonca, Vietnamca
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İngilizce, Japonca
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