Je stelt een beleefde vraag
Om iets (heel) beleefd te vragen gebruik je can, could, may of might, soms in combinatie met please.
> Could is beleefder dan can.
> Might is beleefder dan may.
> May en might zijn formeler dan can en could.
- Can I have a glass of water, please?
- Could I have a glass of water, please?
- May I have a glass of water, please?
- Might I have a glass of water, please?