Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

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James1977

Member Since

October 10, 2022

Total number of comments

2

Total number of votes received

8

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“Can I get” vs. “May I have”

  • October 10, 2022, 9:42pm

"Can I get", is rude. It appears to be an attempt to remove the need to express supplication or gratitude (please or thank you) , needlessly denigrating the provider and elevating the demander.

“Can I get” vs. “May I have”

  • October 10, 2022, 9:42pm

"Can I get", is rude. It appears to be an attempt to remove the need to express supplication or gratitude (please or thank you) , needlessly denigrating the provider and elevating the demander.