What's the difference between: Could/can I come see you tomorrow? Are both okay?
B B45 Guest Jan 18, 2015 #1 What's the difference between: Could/can I come see you tomorrow? Are both okay?
Matthew Wai VIP Member Joined Nov 29, 2013 Member Type Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Jan 18, 2015 #2 'Could' should be more polite, according to http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/could Definition#4. Not a teacher.
'Could' should be more polite, according to http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/could Definition#4. Not a teacher.
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 18, 2015 #3 I don't think "politeness" is an issue in that conversation. Both are fine.
K kodazz New member Joined Jan 18, 2015 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Thai Home Country Thailand Current Location England Jan 18, 2015 #4 Matthew Wai said: 'Could' should be more polite, according to http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/could Definition#4. Not a teacher. Click to expand... Thanks for sharing the link. Very Useful.
Matthew Wai said: 'Could' should be more polite, according to http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/could Definition#4. Not a teacher. Click to expand... Thanks for sharing the link. Very Useful.
Matthew Wai VIP Member Joined Nov 29, 2013 Member Type Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Jan 18, 2015 #5 Welcome to UsingEnglish.com, kodazz! :hi: Please note that clicking on the 'Thank' button can obviate the need for a new post saying 'Thanks', such is one of the many unwritten rules on this forum. I am not a teacher.
Welcome to UsingEnglish.com, kodazz! :hi: Please note that clicking on the 'Thank' button can obviate the need for a new post saying 'Thanks', such is one of the many unwritten rules on this forum. I am not a teacher.