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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jacqkelly

Member Since

October 15, 2008

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beginning a request with “may”

  • October 15, 2008, 9:00am

"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".