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Wowenglish Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Let/May

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I wonder if there is a subtle difference in meaning between "1" and "2",

if no, I would like to know which sentence is more polite.

1. Let me help you.

2. May I help you.
  

Top answer

1. Let me help you. 2.

  • 1.
  • Let me help you.
  • 2.
  • May I help you ?
  • Not subtle.
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1. Let me help you.
2. May I help you?

Not subtle. The first is the utterance of a mother; the second is the utterance of a sales clerk.

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