Functional language Making compromises and polite requests 2.- You want to go out on your bike, but it’s broken. You want your brother to help you repair it, but he’s watching and interesting TV programme. M.C: Brother, can I request you something? P.S: Hi, what so important? M.C: Could you help me to repair my broken bicycle? P.S: Not right now, I’m watching my favorite programme. M.C: You always say that. P.S: I’m not going to be long, I promise you. M.C: It’s not fair, I need the bicycle in this moment. P.S: Okey, okey. I’ll go in a moment. Here is the audio.