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Local Customs: "Can I have?"

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Written by Tallchick80

on Nov 23, 2004

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Apparently, Londoners do not like hearing "Can I have?" when someone wants something, I was told it sounds very aggressive. They prefer "may I" because it's much more courteous.

Mind you, these people have exceptional manners and are quite proper.

Use your language delicately.

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RickinDutch Tue Feb 14, 2006 17:39 UTC Nice tips on my favorite town. Birthday greetings from Alaska!	easyoar Tue Nov 30, 2004 22:38 UTC It's always interesting to read someones tips on your nearest big city! Nice set of pages!! There are many worse things you can say that "Can I have"...
blint Tue Nov 30, 2004 14:05 UTC I went to Buckinham palace too. Your right it does get crowded!	gilabrand Tue Nov 30, 2004 13:11 UTC I didn't see the changing of the guard and after reading your tip, I'm not sorry.

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