Thread: Use of Can in a Request is Positively Rude
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Old 30-Apr-2004, 01:05
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I agree with Mike and Tdol. In informal conversation (most of the time) can is preferred and may is considered overly formal. I wouldn't consider "can I" rude in any case.

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