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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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Is this conversation OK?

Hi. Is this conversation OK? Can I use either of "could" and "can" in the last sentence and what is the difference between them in this context?


"You talk and talk and talk. Don't you ever get tired of hearing yourself?" (he said as he got up.)

"Where are you going?"

"To the bathroom. Is that OK?"

"Sure. Well, do you want to watch a movie when you get back?"

"OK. But could/can you shut up then?"

  

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anonymous Is this conversation OK? Yes. anonymous Can I use either of "could" and "can" in the last sentence Yes.

— CalifJim

  • anonymous Is this conversation OK?
  • Yes.
  • anonymous Can I use either of "could" and "can" in the last sentence Yes.
  • anonymous what is the difference between them in this context?
  • "could" is more polite.
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anonymousIs this conversation OK?

Yes.

anonymousCan I use either of "could" and "can" in the last sentence

Yes.

anonymouswhat is the difference between them in this context?

"could" is more polite. Given the context, "can" is therefore more appropriate.

CJ

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