Why if I may ask meaning?

Why if I may ask meaning?

phrase. You can say ‘may I ask’ as a formal way of asking a question, which shows you are annoyed or suspicious about something. [feelings]

Can I help you vs May I help you?

The more polite expression is “How may I help you?” (“may,” not “many”). You will also hear people say “How can I help you?” To the punctilious, “may” is preferable to “can,” but both expressions are gracious and acceptable, much better than “Whassup?” (If I say, “How may I help?” I’m asking permission to help.

WHEN TO USE MAY VS can?

May is the more formal word, and if you are at all concerned about being tut-tutted, a safe choice. Can is now the verb of choice for ability, and both can and may are still used in the “possibility” sense. You may use can if you wish, and you can use may if it makes you feel better.

Can I or may I go to the bathroom?

“Can” denotes ability. “Can I go to the restroom?” means “Am I capable of going to the restroom?” This is probably not what was intended. This distinction is often ignored in casual conversation, but “may” is both correct and more polite.৪ জুলাই, ২০১৩

Can you please vs May you please?

They are both correct. However “can” entails the issue of “possibility”. If you ask someone “can you” it is as if you’re wondering if they are capable of doing it. “May” is typically used for requests, but I will definitely side with WindowsDude7 right above!২৪ মার্চ, ২০১৫

Is it correct to say May?

May you isn’t automatically incorrect. “May you live in interesting times,” expresses the wish that the person being addressed live in interesting times. But this is not usually what people mean when they say may you. May you is usually used in the sense of may I, but may I is asking for permission.

Is Can you please rude?

-> They both are impolite. They both sound like a command/order. The first one is less rude than the second one.১ জুলাই, ২০১৭

What is the best way to ask for something?

Here are the primary action steps to take:

1. Act as if you expect to get it.
2. Ask someone who can give it to you.
3. Get the other person’s full attention.
4. Be clear and specific.
5. Ask from the heart.
6. Ask with humor and creativity.
7. Give something to get something.
8. Ask repeatedly.