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Levis1 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Can we

What's the difference here: Can we send someone to take my place for the hearing.

and

Could we send someone to take my place for the hearing?

and

Can't we send someone to take my place for the hearing?

Are all three the same? If not, whats the difference?
  

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levis1 Can we send Asks for information in a neutral way. levis1 Could we send Asks in a more deferential way. It is like asking a favor and saying "please".

— CalifJim

  • levis1 Can we send Asks for information in a neutral way.
  • levis1 Could we send Asks in a more deferential way.
  • It is like asking a favor and saying "please".
  • levis1 Can't we send someone to take my place for the hearing?
  • Suggests that it should be possible to send someone and it would be unfair to refuse the request.
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levis1Can we send
Asks for information in a neutral way.
levis1Could we send
Asks in a more deferential way. It is like asking a favor and saying "please".
levis1Can't we send someone to take my place for the hearing?
Suggests that it should be possible to send someone and it would be unf
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