“I’m sorry, could you please
maybe, but only if it’s not
a hassle, wouldn’t want to
intrude or become a nuisance.
Could you, as I said, please,
seriously, only if you have
time to spare, I see you’re
busy, don’t worry I’m sure
I can do it, are you sure
you can help? that would be
so I would be so thank you.
Do you know how please could
you help me with this?”
Asked the English delegate to the Dutch.

“Ja.”
Replied the Dutch delegate to the English.