May I have one minute vs Do you have one minute

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'May I have one minute?' is a polite way to ask for a minute of someone's time, while 'Do you have one minute?' is a direct question about the availability of time. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality and politeness you want to convey.

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May I have one minute

This phrase is correct and commonly used to politely ask for a minute of someone's time.

This phrase is a polite way to request a minute of someone's time. It is suitable for formal or polite situations where you want to be respectful.

Examples:

May I have one minute of your time to discuss this matter?
May I have one minute to explain my idea?
May I have one minute to ask you a question?

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May I please have just one more minute?
Mr President, I have one minute for my first point of order.
Mr President, I believe that I have one minute if what I have been told is correct.
You have one minute to speak in favour and one minute to speak against.
I have one thing to say about one-minute speeches, Madam President.
In accordance with Rule 126, I have one minute to speak against the motion.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I have one minute to applaud the Belgian Presidency.
Mr President, I have one minute indeed, and it is outrageous, in my view, for draftsmen of the opinion to be apportioned a meagre one minute of speaking time on such a weighty matter.
Mr President, I have one minute and three points to make. Firstly, I should like to thank Mrs van Lancker on the work she has done in producing this excellent report.
I have one minute left, which I would like to use to briefly address another point, that being parental leave, which has also given rise to vigorous debate among us.
You have one minute to negotiate a deal, or no one gets anything.
You have one minute to come to a decision.
You now have one minute and 30 seconds.
You have one minute to open the file, Strabinsky.
You have one minute on missile guidance system programming.
You have one minute to touch down.
Senator Kennedy, you have one minute for a rebuttal.
You have one minute to line up your unit.
You have one minute before I put a bullet in her head.
You now have one minute to abandon ship.

Alternatives:

Could I have a minute?
Can I have a moment?
Could you spare a minute?
Would you mind giving me a minute?
Could you give me a minute?

Do you have one minute

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about someone's availability for a minute.

This phrase is a direct question to ask if someone has a minute to spare. It is suitable for casual or informal situations where directness is preferred.

Examples:

Do you have one minute to help me with this task?
Do you have a minute to listen to my idea?
Do you have a minute to spare for a quick chat?

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You have one minute to speak in favour and one minute to speak against.
You have one minute to negotiate a deal, or no one gets anything.
You have one minute to come to a decision.
You have one minute to open the file, Strabinsky.
You have one minute on missile guidance system programming.
You have one minute to touch down.
Senator Kennedy, you have one minute for a rebuttal.
You have one minute to line up your unit.
You have one minute before I put a bullet in her head.
So you have one minute to raise your point of order.
You have one minute each in which to ask your question.
You have one minute to answer a brief series of questions.
You have one minute to put this circus in formation at the ceremonial area.
Okay, you have one minute to hide.
So you have one minute to spill.
You have one minute to match these up.
You have one minute to get of your office.
You have one minute of my attention.
You have one minute of my attention.
You have one minute to comply.

Alternatives:

Are you available for a minute?
Can you spare a minute?
Could you give me a minute?
Would you mind giving me a minute?
Can you spare a moment?

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May I have one minute vs Do you have one minute