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PreciousJones Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
can/could
If the flight is not full, can you seat me by unoccupied seats? OR
If the flight is not full, could you seat me by unoccupied seats?
Should I use could, because it's somewhat of a suggestion and it's more polite? Or is it unnecessary?
Do they mean the same thing?
Thanks!
If the flight is not full, could you seat me by unoccupied seats?
Should I use could, because it's somewhat of a suggestion and it's more polite? Or is it unnecessary?
Do they mean the same thing?
Thanks!
Top answer
Yes, yes and yes.
- Yes, yes and yes.
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Mister MicawberYes, yes and yes.LOL... I'm happy and confused at the same time, because although my English has significantly improved, I doubt it's by coincidence your answers have been more and more lax.... I have you and other forumers to thank for my improvement, but yes, yes and yes... Isn't helpful!!!
Which questions are those yeses for?
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PreciousJonesShould I use could, because it's somewhat of a suggestion and it's more polite?Yes.
PreciousJones is it unnecessary?Yes.
PreciousJonesDo they mean the same thing?and yes.
Can I use both number 1 and number 2?-- Yes! In this situation (customer to service pro
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Mister Micawber PreciousJonesShould I use could, because it's somewhat of a suggestion and it's more polite?Yes.PreciousJones is it unnecessary?Yes.PreciousJonesDo they mean the same thing?and yes.Can I use both number 1 and number 2?-- Yes! In this situation (customer to service provider) there is no significant difference in courtesy.Thanks, MM!
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