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Hi Teacher,

If i want to ask a question about whether they want to participate in pricing a quotation. Can I ask as follows ?

Would you be interested to price for the Roofing package ?

or

Would you like to price for the roofing package ?

which one is better & more polite

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Welcome, ntly1.

What about?

Ex: Would you be interested in submitting a price quote or bidding for the Roofing package?
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Welcome, ntly1.

What about?

Ex: Would you be interested in submitting a price quote or bidding for the Roofing package?
Hi Casiopea,

Thank you for your reply. yup, i think it is a suggestion.

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