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can I call you? vs Could I call you?

Both "Can I call you?" and "Could I call you?" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey. "Can I call you?" is more casual and direct, while "Could I call you?" is more polite and formal.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 957 views

can I call you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in casual situations.

This phrase is used to ask for permission to make a phone call. It is more casual and direct compared to "Could I call you?".

Examples:

Can I call you later?
Can I call you tomorrow?
Can I call you when I arrive?
Can I call you to discuss the project?
Can I call you to catch up?

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But how can I call you?
How can I call you?
What can I call you?
Sofia, can I call you?
Hello? Can I call you back?
Sir Lawrence... can I call you Larry?
Can I call you back? I'm... going into a tunnel.
Can I call you Victoria? No.
Eleanor - can I call you that?
Principal Feeney... can I call you Randy?
So... listen - Can I call you back?
Mr. Evers, can I call you Byron?
Harry, can I call you back?
Can I call you Bub? 'Cause I sense a connection.
Sandy - Can I call you Sandy?
Do you prefer Dr. Blake, or can I call you Marcus?
Dad, can I call you back?
Honey, can I call you back?
Rupert, darling, can I call you back?
Can I call you my girlfriend?

Alternatives:

May I call you?
Is it okay if I call you?
Am I allowed to call you?
Do you mind if I call you?
Would it be alright if I call you?

Could I call you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal or polite situations.

This phrase is used to ask for permission to make a phone call. It is more polite and formal compared to "Can I call you?".

Examples:

Could I call you later?
Could I call you tomorrow?
Could I call you when I arrive?
Could I call you to discuss the project?
Could I call you to catch up?

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The last thing I want to do is upset this investigation, but if I have any more feelings about the case, could I call you?
Later? Could I call you?
Nikolai, could I call you back?
Ms. Detroit, could I call you Alice?
In my letters, could I call you "Brother"?
Mr. McNaughton, is there someone I could call for you?
Well, I'm cutting out of here early today... and doing a little duck hunting... but maybe I could call you tonight?
Do you think you could call me James and I could call you Amelia?
Is that what I call you?
Why else would I call you?
First Lieutenant, is that what I call you?
Now, what should I call you?
Look, SEAL... What should I call you?
Do you understand that I call you?
Mr. Ch... what shall I call you?
So, what do I call you?
And how should I call you?
Why else would I call you?
But how can I call you?
Hello? Can I call you back?

Alternatives:

May I call you?
Is it okay if I call you?
Am I allowed to call you?
Do you mind if I call you?
Would it be alright if I call you?

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