Is May I please correct?

It is not correct to use the phrase “may you please” because, in essence, the words “may” and “you” cannot follow one another in that order when asking for permission. We can, however, say “May I please” and, in contrast, we can say “You may…,” which means that someone has permission to do something.

Can I say may I please?

'May I' is not particularly polite, it is merely proper English, asking permission. Please is the courtesy word, and is short for 'if it pleases you' or 'at your pleasure'.

Is May I request polite?

This request is meant to be a polite form of asking the official to do the task of collecting the brief. He, being a very senior official, could not be given a command; he can only be requested, where the request should be extra polite and he does not feel that he is being commanded. "May I" is a question.

When to Use May I?

If you use “May I…” then you are asking permission to use the book and bring it back at a later time. Therefore you would hopefully say that “May I…” is the correct choice here. Your ability is assumed, so you really just want to ask permission.

Shall I or can I or may I?

Both “shall” and “may” function in different contexts. “Shall” is used in conveying offers, suggestions, and requests. Meanwhile, “may” is used for permission, showing an ability, and obligation (in legal situations). One common denominator is the use of both terms under the context of a possibility.

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How do you politely ask for something?

How do you politely ask for permission?

“May I…?” is the most common English polite expression used to ask for permission. Though this expression is used in formal contexts, you can also use informal and semi-formal situations. The expression “May I…?” is polite by nature, but if you put a “please” at the end, it will sound politer.

How do you politely ask for an email?

Can I please or could I please?

If taken literally, "Can you" is equivalent to asking the person if they're capable of doing something. "Could you", on the other hand, implies that the action can be completed under some circumstances by the person. The usage of can you is idiomatic, and hence, is more popular used phrase of the two.

How do you start a professional email?

How do you politely ask someone to reply?

Originally Answered: How do I politely ask for a reply in a formal email? One could end a formal email with the words, “I look forward to your response,” or “I await your reply” or “Please let me know what you think of this idea/request/suggestion,” or “I eagerly await your response.”

How do you send a formal email?

What is the most formal way to ask permission?

May is the most formal way to ask for permission. The distinction between can and may is slowly disappearing in English. These days, it is not always clear if may is being used to express permission or possibility — or both.

How do I give formal permission?

may is a more formal and polite way of giving permission: You may go home now. We use can to say that someone has permission to do something: We can go out whenever we want.

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What is a polite request?

Making a polite request means asking someone to do something politely. For example: Can you please tell me the time?

How do you ask a professional question?

Can I ask you a question or may I ask you a question?

May I ask you a question? Asking for permission. In addition, "may" version is more polite than the "can" version. Realistically speaking, both ask for permission and neither is offensive, but yes, "may" is still more polite than "can."

Can I help you or may I help you?

Example: "Can you do it?" "Can I help you?" and "May I help you?" are both correct and almost the same, but "Can I help you?" is like asking "Is there something you need help with?" And "May I help you?" is like "Is it okay if I help you?" "Shall I?" = "Do you want me to?" "Should I?" The differences are very small and ...

Can I request or request may?

'May' is more correct, as it is asking for permission. 'Can' literally means 'is it (physically) possible?' but is often used in this way by native speakers and would not be misunderstood or sound at all strange.

Can I share or share may I?

“Can” means that you are able, whereas “may" implies you are asking for permission. Of course you “are able” to speak to someone if you are able to talk. Even if you used sign language you still “can" share something.

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What is a good opening sentence for an email?

The Best Email Opening Lines If You Are In A Formal Mood

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