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Martinlee Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Would and could

Hi everybody,
Is there any difference between 1 and 2 in the following sentences?

1. Could you please tell me your address?
2. Would you please tell me your address?

Thanks a lot
  

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martinlee Is there any difference between 1 and 2 Very little. People might hear 1 as a little more polite, a little more deferential. CJ

— CalifJim

  • martinlee Is there any difference between 1 and 2 Very little.
  • People might hear 1 as a little more polite, a little more deferential.
  • CJ
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martinleeIs there any difference between 1 and 2
Very little. People might hear 1 as a little more polite, a little more deferential.

CJ
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