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may vs. can for permission

M56   Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:59 am GMT

< I learned my lesson. > But the lesson was giving limited information about the use of "can" and "may" when asking for/about permission. The "for/about" there is significant to this discussion.

Paul   Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:25 am GMT

I use can in all situations except talking to old out-of-date teachers.

M56   Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:30 am GMT

<I use can in all situations except talking to old out-of-date teachers.>