Hi,
Please tell me which sentence is correct grammar. Or are both correct grammar and it is just personal preference?
Can I ask a small favor?
OR
May I ask a small favor?
Thank you
Use of "May" vs "Can"
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Re: Use of "May" vs "Can"
Either. The second is more formal/polite.