May I know what issue you are facing vs Could I know what issue you are facing

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are polite ways to ask someone about the problem they are experiencing. The choice between 'may' and 'could' is a matter of personal preference or formality.

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May I know what issue you are facing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to inquire about the problem someone is experiencing. It shows consideration and respect.

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You know there's an issue facing many Americans today, that I know concerns a great number of us.
We do not therefore know what situation we are facing.
We do not yet know what you are facing.
God knows what threat my people are facing in the present.
But that is the least of the issues you are facing right now.
I know we are facing a difficult and demanding process of negotiation and reaching agreement.
Sorry to interrupt you, but may I know what is this mysterious dialogue?
Carme', may I know what...?
May I know what you think of the King's matter?
May I know what the joke is about, Mr. Guilherme?
May I know what surgery you had?
Granny, may I know what this place is?
We all know what a serious situation many industries are facing at this time in trying to get hold of credit.
They are facing rigid restrictions on production capacity and, of course, I know that these were the condition for high subsidies in the nineties.
May I know what you're referring to?
Well, may I know what's this all about?
May I know what kind of a house did you lead to?
May I know what you doing please?
It would also be interesting for the Commission and the Council to know what issues national ESCs are discussing among themselves.
Ivan, I know what you're thinking.

Alternatives:

Could you tell me what issue you are facing?
Can you let me know what issue you are facing?
Would you mind sharing the issue you are facing?
Do you mind telling me what issue you are facing?

Could I know what issue you are facing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to inquire about the problem someone is experiencing. It shows consideration and respect.

Show examples from the web [+]

You know there's an issue facing many Americans today, that I know concerns a great number of us.
We do not therefore know what situation we are facing.
We do not yet know what you are facing.
God knows what threat my people are facing in the present.
But that is the least of the issues you are facing right now.
I know we are facing a difficult and demanding process of negotiation and reaching agreement.
We all know what a serious situation many industries are facing at this time in trying to get hold of credit.
How could I know what was in store?
It just means you have a gene mutation that could - I know what it is.
How could I know what love is?
They are facing rigid restrictions on production capacity and, of course, I know that these were the condition for high subsidies in the nineties.
It would also be interesting for the Commission and the Council to know what issues national ESCs are discussing among themselves.
Ivan, I know what you're thinking.
I know what you're thinking.
I know what happened election night.
And trust me, I know what I'm talking about.
I know what you're thinking.
I know what you're doing.
I know what you're doing.
I know what adrenaline junkies are.

Alternatives:

May I know what issue you are facing?
Can you tell me what issue you are facing?
Would you mind sharing the issue you are facing?
Do you mind telling me what issue you are facing?

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May I know what issue you are facing vs Could I know what issue you are facing