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Kaste Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

May - Could

"May I use your phone, please?"
"Could I use your phone, please?"
Which sentence is more formal? thank you!
  

Top answer

Using "may" is more polite. "May I please" is even more polite to my ear.

— BarbaraPA

  • Using "may" is more polite.
  • "May I please" is even more polite to my ear.
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4 Answers
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Using "may" is more polite.
"May I please" is even more polite to my ear.
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Thank you! So is " may I use" enough?
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As a complete request? No

Make sure you also include "please."
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ok, thank you Barbara!
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