Could I help you with something? VS Did you need help with something? Are both oka

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Could I help you with something?

VS

Did you need help with something?

Are both okay and polite?
 
Yes and yes.
 
Hello,
Why the 2nd sentence in the Past Tense?
 
NortT said:
Why is the second sentence in the past tense?
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It means the same as 'Do you need help...?' but is seen by many as more polite.
 
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