Question about 'would you like ...?'

[learning54]

Hi Teachers,
Do you agree with the following definition? Can I call it 'expression'?
If someone uses this expression, 'would you like', they are are politely offering somebody something; like in the example below.
Would you like to read about it? It’s all here in the paper.

Thanks in advance

[5jj]

that is one possible meaning of 'would you like'?

In 'Would you like to be a millionaire?' a hypothetical question is being asked.

[learning54]

that is one possible meaning of 'would you like'?

In 'Would you like to be a millionaire?' a hypothetical question is being asked.

Hi sir,
Thank you for your reply and example. Then I should add 'according to the example'. It will be clearer.

Best,
Learning

[5jj]

For some speakers, 'Would you like to' (= Please) can be a polite request.

"Would you like to give our guests a drink while I finish off in the kitchen?"

[learning54]

For some speakers, 'Would you like to' (= Please) can be a polite request.

"Would you like to give our guests a drink while I finish off in the kitchen?"

Hi sir,
Thank you for you additional information. Then the expression should always be 'would you like to'.

Learning

[emsr2d2]

Hi sir,
Thank you for you additional information. Then the expression should always be 'would you like to'.

Learning

If it's followed by a verb, yes. If not, no.

Would you like to make a cup of coffee?
Would you like a coffee?

[learning54]

If it's followed by a verb, yes. If not, no.

Would you like to make a cup of coffee?
Would you like a coffee?

Hi,
Thank you for your reply and examples.

Best,
Learning