American English - Did you want coffee, Sir?

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[TheParser]

NOT A TEACHER

I quickly skimmed all the posts in this thread and think that no one mentioned something that learners may wish to know: Here in the United States, most people prefer the word "server" instead of the female "waitress" and male "waiter."

 

[canadalynx]

Which tense do we use to respond to the question 'Did you want coffee?'?

 

[probus]

The present tense.

 

[jutfrank]

Which tense do we use to respond to the question 'Did you want coffee?'?

One wouldn't typically use tense at all. It's not really a question that demands an answer so much as an offer that demands to be accepted/rejected.

No, thank you.
Not right now.
Yes, that would be lovely.
Oh, go on then.

 

[canadalynx]

Yes, please.
Yes, I do.
Yes, I could murder one. Thanks.
No, I’m alright. Thanks.
No, I’m good. Thanks.
No, it’s okay. Thanks.