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shall I call you vs can I call you

"Can I call you?" is used when you want to ask permission to phone someone at an undetermined point in the future.
"Shall I call you?" is used when you want to offer to phone someone.
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Last updated: March 20, 2019 • 560407 views

shall I call you

This phrase is correct.

"Shall I call you?" is a way to suggest that you phone someone.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I think these emails are getting too complicated. Shall I call you?
  • Should we keep texting, or shall I call you?
  • Let's continue this conversation. Shall I call you on Thursday?

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Should I call you?
  • Why don't I call you?

can I call you

This phrase is correct.

"Can I call you?" is a request for permission to call someone at some point in the future.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I'm really busy right now. Can I call you later?
  • I really like you. Can I call you sometime?
  • I need more information in order to answer your question. Can I call you tomorrow?
  • So, can I call you Kerry, now?
  • Eleanor - can I call you that?
  • Mr. Evers, can I call you Byron?
  • Look, Judge... can I call you "Judge"?
  • Okay, Mae, can I call you in a few?
  • The thing is, Grebo - can I call you Grebo?
  • Snooki - can I call you "Snooki"?
  • Can I call you Say, this Saturday.
  • Can I call you tonight if I find something?
  • Can I call you "son" for real?
  • Can I call you Mi-ho from now on?
  • Can I call you Mom while I'm here?
  • Can I call you James? Or... do you prefer Jammer?
  • The problem that we've got Mr. Rig- Can I call you Patrick?
  • If I'm watching The daily show, Can I call you and repeat funny things that Jon Stewart has just said?
  • Can I call you, and we'll set a time?
  • So, can I... Can I call you if I have questions?
  • And I said, "Can I call you 'Andy'?"
  • Homer - Can I call you Homer?
  • I'm sorry, can I call you...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Could I call you?
  • Would it be okay if I called you?

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