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Pris Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

Can or May?

you can contact Chris at 555-5555

or should it read

you may contact Chris at 555-5555.
  

Top answer

Both can be used. It depends on the context. Is it in a letter, a website or what?

— Woodward

  • Both can be used.
  • It depends on the context.
  • Is it in a letter, a website or what?
  • is more courteous.
  • Other options are ....
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Both can be used. It depends on the context. Is it in a letter, a website or what?
You may contact Chris at 555-5555 ......is more courteous.

Other options are ....
Contact Chris at 555-5555
Chris can be contacted at 555-5555
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Actually it's for a letter,

the exact text is -

If you are interested in becoming a Gold/Silver Sponsor, you can contact Chris Martinez at 954-555-5555 for information on your complimentary passes.
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What you have written is possible.
Another possibility....
.....please contact Chris Martinez at 954-555-55555 for...
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I like Woodward's suggestions,

However I would use the preposition 'on' after the word contact when referring to a telephone number:

Contact Chris on 555-5555
Chris can be contacted on 555-5555
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Hey Chris...they're talking about...you reputation is spreading throughout internet.....CALL NOW!......Special discount for English Forum members....... 0:)

You're right about the ON...it sounds smoother.
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