Sometimes the language used can be seen as too direct.

Put the suggested phrases in the order 'most direct' to 'most indirect'. You want

someone to open the window:

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$.-!$

:$8$ Open the window.

:: Please open the window.

:: Could you possibly open the window?

:: Would you be so kind as to open the window?

:: Would you like to open the window?

:: I was wondering if you could open the window.

:$8$ It's hot in here.

: Don't you think it's a little hot in here?