Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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jacqkelly
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"May you please send me" is SO WRONG.
'May' is a permission related word. Correct usage includes may I have/may I speak with/yes, you may.
In this instance it should be "would you please send me".
beginning a request with “may”
"May you please send me" is SO WRONG.
'May' is a permission related word. Correct usage includes may I have/may I speak with/yes, you may.
In this instance it should be "would you please send me".