Can/could
Asking a store attendant:
I was wondering, can/could I get tax refund for this book in Paris.
Top answer
"can" is slightly more direct/definite; "could" is slightly more indirect/tentative. There is not a huge difference in this sentence. The sentence needs a question mark.
- "can" is slightly more direct/definite; "could" is slightly more indirect/tentative.
- There is not a huge difference in this sentence.
- The sentence needs a question mark.
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"can" is slightly more direct/definite; "could" is slightly more indirect/tentative. There is not a huge difference in this sentence.
The sentence needs a question mark.
0I would say: I was wondering if I can get a tax refund for this book in Paris.
CB
0My personal preference is to match 'was' with 'could', 'am' with 'can'.
I was wondering if I could get a tax refund in Paris.
I'm wondering if I can get a tax refund in Paris.
CJ
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