May I have a bottle of vs Can I have a bottle of

Both phrases are commonly used and correct in English. They are both polite ways to ask for something. 'May I have a bottle of' is slightly more formal than 'Can I have a bottle of'. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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May I have a bottle of

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

This phrase is a polite way to ask for something, and it is more formal than 'Can I have a bottle of'. It is suitable for formal settings or when you want to be extra polite.

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May I have a bottle of O negative, please?
I have a bottle of vodka in my room.
I think I have a bottle of Schnapps.
I have a bottle of liquor.
I have a bottle of absinthe in my office.
I have a bottle of transmutatron cleaner in the ship.
I have a bottle of Arak at Ali Baba's.
I have a bottle of soy sauce on my desk, so no more packets for me.
I have a bottle of wine, but it's been open for weeks.
Can I have a bottle of gin?
And I have a bottle of very good wine tucked away for a rainy day.
I have a bottle of whiskey every year.
Can I have a bottle of Chamiseul?
Can I have a bottle of Mirinda instead of Nestea?
I thought we'd have a bottle of Chablis.
- We will have a bottle of champagne.
I do have a bottle of peppermint schnapps in my desk drawer.
I'll have a bottle of each and a funnel.
Let us have a bottle of your good stuff.
And we'll have a bottle of that fancy French champagne too.

Alternatives:

Could I have a bottle of
Might I have a bottle of
Would it be possible to have a bottle of
Is it permissible for me to have a bottle of
Is it acceptable for me to have a bottle of

Can I have a bottle of

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

This phrase is a polite way to ask for something, and it is less formal than 'May I have a bottle of'. It is suitable for casual settings or everyday conversations.

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Can I have a bottle of gin?
Can I have a bottle of Chamiseul?
Can I have a bottle of Mirinda instead of Nestea?
- OK. Hi. Erm, can I have a bottle of Burgundy and two glasses, please?
Can I have a bottle of pale ale?
Can I have a bottle of Château-Grillet for table seven, please?
Can I have a bottle of Shazamstel and two shots for my new friend?
I have a bottle of vodka in my room.
I think I have a bottle of Schnapps.
I have a bottle of liquor.
I have a bottle of absinthe in my office.
I have a bottle of transmutatron cleaner in the ship.
I have a bottle of Arak at Ali Baba's.
I have a bottle of soy sauce on my desk, so no more packets for me.
I have a bottle of wine, but it's been open for weeks.
And I have a bottle of very good wine tucked away for a rainy day.
I have a bottle of whiskey every year.
I thought we'd have a bottle of Chablis.
- We will have a bottle of champagne.
I do have a bottle of peppermint schnapps in my desk drawer.

Alternatives:

Could I have a bottle of
Would it be possible to have a bottle of
Is it okay if I have a bottle of
Is it fine for me to have a bottle of
May I get a bottle of

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May I have a bottle of vs Can I have a bottle of