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Can I have your number? vs May I have your number?

Both "Can I have your number?" and "May I have your number?" are correct and are commonly used in English. They're polite ways to ask someone for their phone number. The choice between the word "can" and the word "may" is a matter of formality, with "may" being slightly more formal.
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Can I have your number?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is a polite way to ask someone for their phone number. It is slightly less formal than using "may".

Examples:

  • Can I have your number? I'd like to call you sometime.
  • Can I have your number? I need to reach you for the project.
  • Can I have your number? I want to invite you to the party.
  • Can I have your number? I'd like to stay in touch.
  • Can I have your number? I lost your contact information.

Alternatives:

  • Could I have your number?
  • Would you mind giving me your number?
  • Might I have your number?
  • Could you share your number with me?
  • Would it be possible to get your number?

May I have your number?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is a polite way to ask someone for their phone number. It is slightly more formal than using "can".

Examples:

  • May I have your number? I'd like to contact you.
  • May I have your number? I need to discuss the project with you.
  • May I have your number? I want to include you in the group chat.
  • May I have your number? I'd like to send you the details.
  • May I have your number? I lost your contact information.
  • - May I have your room numbers?
  • Agent moss, may I have your level five access number?
  • May I have your telephone number, please?
  • Anyway, can I have your number?
  • Look, could I have your number?
  • So... can I have your number?
  • Then can I have your number?
  • Can I have your number? - Yes!
  • If we win, can I have your number?
  • Somebody who might have your number?
  • -Can I have your number? -My number?
  • How else would the PR Team have your number?
  • Wait, why does Josh have your number?
  • But I have your number, remember?
  • Now, why does Caleb have your number?
  • Why don't I have your number saved?
  • May I give you his toll-free number?
  • Can I have your number and call you?
  • Why you gave them your number?
  • Why does the Garda have your number Janet?

Alternatives:

  • Could I have your number?
  • Would you mind giving me your number?
  • Might I have your number?
  • Could you share your number with me?
  • Would it be possible to get your number?

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