appropriate way of asking between 'can' and 'could'

TR · Mon May 05, 2008 7:53 am *appropriate way of asking between 'can' and 'could'*

Hi

I want to know what the most appropriate way of asking between ‘can‘ and ‘could’

Is it Can I speak to Mr … ?

Or Could I speak to Mr ….?

Alan · Mon May 05, 2008 9:18 am *appropriate way of asking between 'can' and 'could'*

Hi,

In that context 'could' is a little more formal/polite.

Alan
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Molly · Mon May 05, 2008 10:15 am *appropriate way of asking between 'can' and 'could'*

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