Still, sometime even if it's an obvious question, it's a good way to start a conversation. I.e. Can I have some X? -> Of course, the answer is Yes, but still, i

Still, sometime even if it's an obvious question, it's a good way to start a conversation. I.e. Can I have some X? -> Of course, the answer is Yes, but still, it's a polite way.. way better than "Give me X".