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can i come in vs shall i get in

Both phrases are correct and can be used in different contexts. 'Can I come in?' is more often used in informal situations, while 'Shall I get in?' is a bit more formal and polite. The choice between the two phrases depends on the level of formality you'd like to convey.
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can i come in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal situations to ask for permission to enter a place.

This phrase is used to ask for permission to enter a place or a room. It is commonly used in casual or informal settings.

Examples:

  • Can I come in and sit with you?
  • Can I come in for a minute to talk to you?
  • Can I come in and use your phone?
  • Can I come in and have a look around?
  • Can I come in and join the conversation?
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Alternatives:

  • May I come in?
  • Is it okay if I come in?
  • Am I allowed to come in?
  • Could I come in?
  • Is it alright if I come in?

shall i get in

This phrase is correct and slightly more formal and polite. It can be used to ask for permission to enter a place in a more polite manner.

This phrase is used to ask for permission to enter a place or a room in a more formal or polite way. It is suitable for situations where a higher level of formality is required.

Examples:

  • Shall I get in and wait for you?
  • Shall I get in and introduce myself?
  • Shall I get in and join the meeting?
  • Shall I get in and have a seat?
  • Shall I get in and speak with the manager?
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  • Jun 13, 2015 ... What rifle shall I get in 30-06. Thread starter J111; Start date Jun 13, 2015 · PSE Composites Limited. 1 · 2 · 3 · Next. 1 of 3. Go to page. Go.
  • Shall I get in touch with the PM? Thanks again @Ludovica92, you are a :star2: 3 Likes. Ludovica92 May 16, 2021, 4:51pm 33. @Simona8 ...
  • Mar 12, 2017 ... Only rarely when somebody is getting dressed we can ask informally “have you finished dressing, shall I get in now ?” Upvote ·. 999852.
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  • I am a tyre dealer / spare parts dealer and would like to sell OZ wheels, who shall I get in contact with? Get in touch with OZ distributor in your country ...
  • Aug 2, 2010 ... ex: ps -ef|grep pmon to check instanc is up or not ,shall i get in exact format. please help me to check the status. Regards, Edited by ...
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  • Feb 24, 2014 ... ... shall I get in touch with other faculty first? The latter seems not respectful to him, but I'm afraid I'll screw the relationship and have ...

Alternatives:

  • May I get in?
  • Is it permissible for me to get in?
  • Would it be acceptable for me to get in?
  • Could I get in?
  • Might I get in?

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