How can we help you? (2024)

FAQs

What to reply to "How can I help you?"? ›

“Thanks though.” — Thank them for offering assistance. “If I needed some help a little later, can I count/call on you?” — Make them feel their help may be needed later even if you're sure you wont need it, this makes them not to feel turned down and allows you to freely go back to them when you need their help.

When talking to someone who needs assistance, it's common to ask, “How can we help you?” This phrase is perfectly acceptable and polite. It shows you're ready to assist and care about the other person's needs.

This is a common question in my job as I have to call native speakers all day. I usually say "No, that's all I needed to know" or "No, that's all, thank you".

The question "What can I help you?" is not grammatically correct. the question should be: What can I do for you? 2. The question "How can I help you?" is correct.

Here are a few examples from the list: Be respectful and friendly: A simple smile and kind word can brighten someone's day. Lend an ear: Sometimes, the most helpful thing you can do is listen to someone who needs to talk.

In formal styles, "may" asks permission; so the question is “Will you permit me to help you?” "Can" asks about ability and the question becomes “Am I able to help you?” A clerk in a department store may ask permission to be of service; a passer-by, seeing a car with the bonnet lifted, may enquire about the ability to ...

When someone asks you if they can help, refer to your list and say “YES.” Let them choose what task on the list they would like to do. You don't need to feel indebted to those who help—your sincere appreciation of their help is thanks enough. People understand that you may not be able to return the favor.

“How may I help you?” suggests a gentle request for permission and a higher level of politeness. “How can I help you?” has a more direct tone, conveying a sense of capability but without the implied request for permission.

If you want to help someone or someone's asking you for help, 'how may I help you' is the correct phrase to be used. But suppose, you're working in a firm and someone's asking you for guidance/assistance, you should use 'how may I assist you' because it makes your language more professional.

What to ask instead of how can I help? ›

Instead, try to come up with your own thoughtful ideas of how you might help. Does your loved one have children? Ask if you can drive their kids to orchestra rehearsal or softball practice. Or offer to babysit when they go to their next doctors' appointment.

If you don't need help, then you can smile and politely say: “Thank you for offering, but I'm fine!” or “Thank you, but I can manage!” or whatever form of expression fits the situation.