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Wowenglish Posted 15 years ago
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I wonder if there is subtle difference between "1" and "2".

For example, 1 is more polite?

1. May I help you?

2. Let me help you.
  

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i once read an article where the writer half-seriously joked that people in the hospitality department prefer 'may i be of service' or 'let me be of service' in stead of the active form, simply because it puts the client in position of power. asking 'may i help you' might make the client feel handicapped.
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