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Levis1 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

can't/can

What's the difference between saying:

Can't I exchange it for a bigger size?

Can I exchange it for a bigger size?

Are both OK?
  

Top answer

levis1 Can I exchange it for a bigger size? This is a neutral request to know the store policy regarding exchanges. levis1 Can't I exchange it for a bigger size?

— CalifJim

  • levis1 Can I exchange it for a bigger size?
  • This is a neutral request to know the store policy regarding exchanges.
  • levis1 Can't I exchange it for a bigger size?
  • This sounds more like a plea to allow something when a plan you have suggested may already have been denied.
  • CJ
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levis1Can I exchange it for a bigger size?
This is a neutral request to know the store policy regarding exchanges.
levis1Can't I exchange it for a bigger size?
This sounds more like a plea to allow something when a plan you have suggested may already have been denied.

CJ
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