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I can be reticent vs I may be reticent

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I can be reticent' implies that the speaker has the ability to be reticent, while 'I may be reticent' suggests a possibility or likelihood of being reticent. The choice between 'can' and 'may' depends on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1170 views

I can be reticent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the speaker's ability to be reticent in certain situations.

Examples:

I can be reticent when I'm feeling overwhelmed.
She can be reticent in social gatherings.

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Jun 15, 2015 ... I totally get the value of those things but I can be reticent. It's not that I'm shy or anything...I'm just a mind my own beeswax type. I'm an observer ...
Aug 15, 2015 ... I totally get the value of those things but I can be reticent. It's not that I'm shy or anything...I'm just a mind my own beeswax type. I'm an observer ...
One of my problems is that sometimes I can be reticent. I don't have quick answers. Usually I'm not confrontational, because confrontation requires a stance , and ...
Dec 30, 2014 ... For everyone, I can be reticent about my past, but I can also be ... I can be reticent , but to be reluctant I must be about (or not about) to do ...

Alternatives:

I have the ability to be reticent.
I tend to be reticent.
I am capable of being reticent.

I may be reticent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the possibility or likelihood of the speaker being reticent in a given situation.

Examples:

I may be reticent about sharing my personal experiences.
He may be reticent to speak up in meetings.

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Mar 16, 2007 ... I am hardly taciturn since I enjoy singing in public, but I may be reticent when I need to hole up and write a lengthy brief. A taciturn Plaintiff's ...
Dec 28, 2012 ... Should my nervous system show signs of healing, I will be somewhat reassured. However, if significant neuropathy remains, I may be reticent ...
Dec 28, 2012 ... Should my nervous system show signs of healing, I will be somewhat reassured. However, if significant neuropathy remains, I may be reticent ...
Sep 14, 2014 ... Should my nervous system show signs of healing, I will be somewhat reassured. However, if significant neuropathy remains, I may be reticent ...

Alternatives:

I might be reticent.
It's possible that I am reticent.
There is a chance I could be reticent.

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