Speaking Better English: Express Desires without Saying 'I Want'

📚 Using 'I want' in English can sound rude and demanding.

🙏 Polite alternatives to 'I want' include 'I would like' and 'Could I please have'.

😊 Different expressions to convey desire or longing.

🌟 There are different ways to express desires without using the phrase 'I want', such as 'I wish' or 'I hope'.

🔥 Longing for something means wanting it for a long time, like longing for peace and quiet.

🍫 Craving for something usually relates to food, like craving for a bar of chocolate or a specific meal.

🥒 Pregnant women may have unusual cravings for food, like cucumber sandwiches or toasted cheese with strange toppings.

🍕 Craving is a strong desire for a specific taste of food, like sweets or pizza.

❤️ Lust is a strong desire, but it is not usually returned when used to refer to someone.

📌 When we say 'fancy' in English, it means that we want to do something, like going out or eating something.

🔍 'Feel like' is another informal expression used to express what we want to do or have a desire for.

❤️ Having your heart set on something means having a deep desire or plan for it, and feeling disappointed when it doesn't happen.

👉 Having your heart set on something means having a deep desire to do it.

😊 Being in a good mood makes you feel like doing something, while being in a bad mood makes you feel like doing nothing.

👀 Having your eye on something means wanting to buy it or pursue a new job.

👀 Having your eye on someone or something means closely observing their behavior or desiring a change.

💭 Instead of saying 'I want,' you can say 'I have in mind' when discussing desires or changes.

🤞 Feeling an itch or eagerness to do something indicates a strong desire or anticipation.

🗒️ Different ways to express the desire for something in English, ranging from informal to formal.

🤝 Comparison of expressions, with 'I want' being less desirable than 'I would like', 'I would hope to', and 'I wish I could'.

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