• uranibaba@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Would not asking if one can come in ask if it is possible or not, i.e. if the one is invited or not. So to ask “can I come in” is not to ask for permission, only what is possible and not, thus not the same?

    Can I come in? => Have I been invited?
    May I come in? => Can I have an invitation?