Question

Is it correct to say:"May I help you?"

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

If you are an employee at a store or something it would be correct to say, "how may i help you?" if you are an employee at a hotel or suite, and someone is lost, it would be correct to say, "may i help you?"

Answer 3

Thanks, more than sufficient both ;)

Answer 4

Very correct =)

'May I help you' is a lot more proper than 'Can I help you'. It has a more kind of a tone

Take a look

'May you pass me the paper' - 'Can you pass me the paper'
'You may go to the bathroom' - 'You can go to the bathroom'

etc etc etc

Answer 5

Thanks now I even clearer :)

Answer 6

*it's

Answer 7

if you just want to help someone then just say Hello sir/ma'am. Can i help you?

Answer 8

yea 'cause saying 'can i help you ' you CAN do anything
MAY i help you....yes you MAY.....if that makes sense

Answer 9

Yes it does if you say it another one it makes it sound awkward

Answer 10

Yes :D
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