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I use can in all situations except talking to old out-of-date teachers.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I use can in all situations except talking to old out-of-date teachers.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