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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

What I always loved about that is it's still not the wrong way to say it.

Because we needed their permission asking if we "can" is just as acceptable considering they can tell us we can't

[–] ramplay 5 points 2 years ago

But, may they tell us we can't?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

What I always loved about that is it's still not the wrong way to say it.

It is not? My English teacher was a nice guy. But he insisted on the use of „may“ in this context.

Because we needed their permission asking if we "can" is just as acceptable considering they can tell us we can't

Alright. Good to know.