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may i join vs can i join

Both 'may I join' and 'can I join' are correct and commonly used in English. They are both polite ways to ask for permission to join an activity or group. 'May' sounds more formal than 'can'.
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may i join

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is a polite way to ask for permission to join an activity or group.

Use 'may I join' when you want to ask for permission in a more formal or polite way. It shows respect and is appropriate for situations where etiquette is important.

Examples:

  • May I join you for dinner?
  • May I join the meeting?
  • May I join the conversation?
  • May I Join You? · Wood frame in Auric finish with upholstered seat and oval back. · Chairs are individually priced. · Chairs are packaged and sold 2 per carton.
  • Nov 16, 2014 ... May I join you is more polite. Can I join you is not technically grammatically correct because it is asking if you have the ability to join, but ...
  • Aug 16, 2024 ... Hi all! May I join the rep 300 club? :) Fluff.
  • May I Join You? @mayijoinyou5217. 57 subscribers•2 videos. More about this channel ...more ...more. Subscribe. Home. Videos. Playlists.
  • Feb 26, 2018 ... Join. Options. Report. May I join the ranks ? Acer predator x34 :) Ascension. r ...
  • May I join you? Songwriter over 9 years ago. Hi. Let's start with the fact that I am not formally diagnosed and at this stage have no intention to be.
  • Sep 25, 2008 ... B: That's great. Count me in. - May I say "Can I join all of you?" or "May I join your group" instead of " ...
  • May I join you?” is an influential question. It is immediately friendly, but at its foundation it reflects understanding and consideration.
  • 6 days ago ... May I join the guess the townie dad game? Also let me brag a little bc she's GORGEOUS Ps: I put her on the gallery!
  • Jan 9, 2019 ... ... MAY I join you for lunch?” No young person I can think of would address a peer with MAY I. They would probably say something like “let's have ...

Alternatives:

  • Could I join
  • Might I join
  • Would it be okay if I join
  • Is it possible for me to join
  • Am I allowed to join

can i join

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is a polite way to ask for permission to join an activity or group.

Use 'can I join' when you want to ask for permission in a more casual or everyday context. It is appropriate for informal situations among friends or peers.

Examples:

  • Can I join you for lunch?
  • Can I join the game?
  • Can I join the team?
  • Apr 23, 2017 ... How can I join the new Dropbox team and also keep my other dropbox folders the same? I haven't been able to get two Dropbox apps to run ...
  • Feb 20, 2022 ... Can I join the reserve while working full time? ... Hello, I'm 31 years old and I have a stable career. However, the thought of joining the ...
  • Aug 6, 2024 ... Can I join data into Survey123? ... Hopefully this is clear and makes sense. I have a survey I created in Connect and published. Approximately ...
  • Sep 4, 2020 ... Upvote 1. Downvote Award Share. u/Ill-Chicken716 avatar · Ill-Chicken716. • 4y ago •. how can i join a game of amung us. Upvote 1. Downvote
  • Nov 14, 2022 ... Can I join the military with a history of cancer? ... Hello,. I am a senior in high school and I am hoping to get into one of the Service ...
  • Feb 20, 2023 ... Can I join a friend in a summon if I am further along than him in the game? Help. He's about to start from the beginning and I'm just ...
  • May 15, 2023 ... On the Xbox app why can I join parties on some friends but not others. The other day my friend said they were in a party, my other friend ...
  • Jul 28, 2021 ... Can I join the US national guard if I have a felony? 1. it depends on the felony.
  • Feb 28, 2022 ... How can I join non-consecutive parent and child rows into a single name. ... I've searched the community and can't seem to come up with an ...
  • May 27, 2024 ... Can I join the military with shoulder surgery? Submission accepted by. Deanie McSweeny.

Alternatives:

  • May I join
  • Could I join
  • Is it okay if I join
  • Am I allowed to join
  • Would it be possible for me to join

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