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Does anyone want a drink? vs. Would anyone like a drink?

The first sentence is perfectly fine. I just want to know whether the second one is correct and if so whether it's preferred to the first or not i.e more polite.

If the sentence was "Would you like a drink?", I would not ask the question because it is correct and common. What itches me is "anyone" in the second sentence.

Best Answer

Would anyone like a drink?

is OK, but more polite than Does anyone want a drink?, and you would be hoping for positive responses.

Does anyone want a drink?

is also OK but more of a casual request. The asking person probably would not care much if anyone wanted something or not.

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