Hello. Could I get an application form from you?

[tulipflower]

You want to apply for a job in a small office. You want to get an application form. You go to the office and see the office manager sitting behind a desk.
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a) Hello. I’m interested in applying for a position with your company. Could I get an application form from you?​

b) Excuse me; I would like to apply for a job. So would you give me an application form?​

c) Excuse me. I’m thinking of applying for a job here. If it’s not too much trouble could I please have an application form?
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[emsr2d2]

Tulipflower, this is the second time in ten minutes that I have changed your thread title. Please read the following carefully:

Thread titles should include some/all of the words/phrases you are asking us about. Titles should be specific and unique to the thread they are attached to.

Please click on Like/Thank to indicate that you understand this and that you will use relevant thread titles in future.

 

[tulipflower]

I'm sorry. Having posted a new thread, I saw your post. That's why I sent the second post with a general topic again.

 

[Tdol]

I'd include please in all of them.

 

[tulipflower]

You want to apply for a job in a small office. You want to get an application form. You go to the office and see the office manager sitting behind a desk.
​

a) Hello. I’m interested in applying for a position with your company. Could I get an application form from you?​

b) Excuse me; I would like to apply for a job. So would you give me an application form?​

c) Excuse me. I’m thinking of applying for a job here. If it’s not too much trouble could I please have an application form?
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Excuse me. Which one is more natural in this situation? I think 'c' is too formal in this situation, saying 'if it's not too much trouble.' I think asking an officer to give a form is not a high imposition request. I wonder if it is natural in such a situation in English context?

 

[emsr2d2]

I would be as polite as possible when doing anything to do with trying to get a job with a company. It makes a good impression.

 

[tulipflower]

Is there any difference in 'meaning' or 'level of politeness' between 'could you' and 'would you' in the above mentioned options.

 

[emsr2d2]

For me, no.