1) May I come in, Sir?
2) Might I come in, Sir?
Is 'might' more politer than 'may'?
From bartley.com, When used to express permission, might has a higher degree of politeness than may. Thus, Might I express my opinion conveys less insistence than May I express my opinion.
According to the Guide to Grammar and Writing, Might is considerably more tentative than may,
May I leave class early?
If I've finished all my work and I'm really quiet, might I leave early?
Correction
politer or more polite, not more politer![]()
Last edited by Casiopea; 07-Sep-2006 at 15:38.
Oh thanks a lot for the correction and for the answer for my question.![]()
You're most welcome, Fazzu.![]()