Can or May I think about it?

[thedaffodils]

Hello,

In an American TV serial "House of Cards", Zoe was told that she will be promoted to a new nice position. To her supervior's surprise, she responded, "Can I think about it" ?

Is it wrong to say " May I think about it" ?


Thank you!

 

[bhaisahab]

"May I think about it" is correct. "Can I think about it" would be widely used.

 

[Gillnetter]

Hello,

In an American TV serial "House of Cards", Zoe was told that she will be promoted to a new nice position. To her supervior's surprise, she responded, "Can I think about it" ?

Is it wrong to say " May I think about it" ?


Thank you!

"May" is correct but "can" is used quite often.