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can/may

for some reason the incorrect usage of can instead of may has become commonplace in modern society. when you say may instead, you sound very polite, refined and intelligent.

may i post this thread?

of course :) what a polite young man!

can i post this thread?

no problem. next please.

can/may for some reason the incorrect usage of can instead of may has become commonplace in modern society. when you say may instead, you sound very polite, refined and intelligent. may i post this thread? of course :) what a polite young man! can i post this thread? no problem. next please.

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Q. May I post this thread?

A. Yes go ahead.

Q. Can I post this thread?

A. Of course you can. You can post whatever you like, just not on this site.

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see how impolite you sound upon the can tangent

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Who says that we must be polite to the ignorant?

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another triggered can user