While useful for formal etiquette, this distinction clings to a pedantic rule that modern usage has largely rendered obsolete. It prioritizes rigid tradition over the fluid reality of contemporary communication.
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Difference b/w can I and May I #englishvinglish #sridevi #vocabulary #english #daily #shorts #shareAdded:
Who is the star?
No, no, no, no, no, I'm the star. I'm the star. You see that?
Sorry.
Sorry, sir. I'm late. What have you been cooking?
>> No cooking.
I'm late.
Come in.
You may not.
Ask me again, Sashi.
Come in.
I can't see you. Are you asking me to come in?
I can come in? You can. The door is wide enough. But you may not.
Why? Sashi, you need to ask may I come in.
Sorry.
May I come in? You may.
>> [laughter] >> May I sit down?
You may.
What a name is >> [music] >> May I send this back to India? May I go home now? May I give lift to you, Sashi?
May I give lift to you? May I have a coffee with you?
Not today. No?
Okay.
May I have a walk with you?
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