we could have a cup of coffee sometime vs we can have a cup of coffee sometime

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. The choice between 'could' and 'can' in this context does not significantly change the meaning of the sentence.

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we could have a cup of coffee sometime

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to suggest having a cup of coffee in the future. 'Could' is used to express possibility or permission in a polite manner.

Examples:

We could have a cup of coffee sometime next week.
I thought we could have a cup of coffee together.
Could we have a cup of coffee sometime soon?
Do you think we could have a cup of coffee together?
Could we have a cup of coffee sometime this afternoon?

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Mar 28, 2007 ... "Maybe we could have a cup of coffee sometime, Yugi." Rebecca said, winking mischievously at him. "You drink coffee?" Yugi asked, surprised.
said, “Well, listen, perhaps we could have a cup of coffee sometime.” She abruptly turned and ran away. I thought: even with a hat to hide my baldness, ...

Alternatives:

we can have a cup of coffee sometime
we might have a cup of coffee sometime
we should have a cup of coffee sometime
we would have a cup of coffee sometime
we may have a cup of coffee sometime

we can have a cup of coffee sometime

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a direct way to suggest having a cup of coffee in the future. 'Can' is used to express ability or permission.

Examples:

We can have a cup of coffee sometime next week.
I think we can have a cup of coffee together.
Can we have a cup of coffee sometime soon?
Do you think we can have a cup of coffee together?
Can we have a cup of coffee sometime this afternoon?

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Aug 15, 2020 ... Perhaps we can have a cup of coffee sometime. Bob Honea. bOB hONEA. Friend. August 20, 2020. Pete, you and your family are in my thoughts ...
A) "Maybe we can have a cup of coffee sometime to catch up." B) "I will miss you too but now that your husband has died, my work here is done."
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Sep 29, 2013 ... I liked your writing. I think you're a great dancer. Maybe we can have a cup of coffee sometime. (Sorry, I didn't mean to hit on you just now ...
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Alternatives:

we could have a cup of coffee sometime
we might have a cup of coffee sometime
we should have a cup of coffee sometime
we would have a cup of coffee sometime
we may have a cup of coffee sometime

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