Could you or would you polite?

It's a common question people ask when they want to know if someone is available to do something: "Could you or would you?" The answer to this question is usually pretty simple: if you can do something, you say "yes"; if you can't or don't want to do something, you say "no." However, there are some instances where "could you" and "would you" have different implications. For example, let's say you're asked to do a favor that you really don't want to do. You might say "I could do it, but I really don't want to" or "I would do it if I didn't have so much else to do." In both of these cases, you're technically saying "yes" to the favor, but your tone and body language make it clear that you're not happy about it. There are also times when "could you" sounds more polite than "would you." For example, if someone asks you to do something that you're not sure you can do, you might say "I could try" or "I could see what I can do." This shows that you're willing to do the favor, but you're not making any promises. In general, "could you" is a more polite way of asking someone to do something. It's less demanding and puts less pressure on the person you're asking. So next time you're not sure which to use, go with "could you?" - it's the more polite choice.