Sep 24, 2016 · When someone say: You can do something. You could do something. You may do something. You might do something. It sounds like each of them can be expressing possibility or …

0 Both are fine grammatically, but it appears that you are aiming for a relatively formal setting in which case "Could" is slightly more formal-sounding. Neither would be incorrect, however. "Could" also …

May 7, 2020 · There are some things you can do, but considering the social and legal implications some things should not be done. E.g.: you can enter the president's office, but you may not do so for …

37 Can you please explain this to me? Could you please explain this to me? I am unable to figure out which to use which situation. I did google, and some posts say they are both the same, even if the …

Nov 4, 2023 · In the set phrase "you can go now", can means that you are giving somebody permission to go. This definitely sounds rude if you are not in a position of authority over that person.

Nov 6, 2015 · 3 You can still contact me through your phone though. or You can still contact me via your phone though. The question is simple. But I am having problems with the answer, so which one is …

Mar 10, 2013 · I heard using 'could' is for politeness. When I request something, should I say "Can you please" or "Could you please"? Does the latter sound over-polite and pretentious?

Jan 22, 2015 · Suppose you want to ask someone to do something, say to tell you the way to a station. Which is more polite, "Would you tell me the way to the station?" or "Could you tell me the way to the …

I did not get your question fully, but I think you are confused with the structure of a question - How can I Vs. How I can. I'm answering that way. When asking a question, the pronouns should be followed by …

Oct 31, 2021 · It would be appreciated if you can let us know when can we expect to receive the final payment Does this sound right? I have been using the sentence above whenever I am trying to be …