Can You Let Me Know Or Could You Let Me Know?

Can you let me know or could you let me know? Both are technically correct, but the “Could you” form is polite (and preferable), while the “Can you” is almost an implied command that leaves no choice to the doer.

Can you please or could you please?

Both are correct . The first is more direct, and the second is more polite. Could you please . . . gives slightly more room for refusal than Can you please . . .

Can you let me know or can you tell me?

How do you say let me know politely?

“ Please let me know if you have any questions .” “If you have any other problems, just let me know.” “If there is anything else you need, please let me know.”

Can or could use?

Can’ refers to a general truth or something that has a strong possibility. ‘Could’ refers to something that has a weak possibility, or something that might happen, but not necessarily a general truth.

Can or could in a question?

Can, like could and would, is used to ask a polite question, but can is only used to ask permission to do or say something (“Can I borrow your car?” “Can I get you something to drink?”). Could is the past tense of can, but it also has uses apart from that–and that is where the confusion lies.

Could you or can you more polite?

To answer the question: “could” definitely sounds slightly more polite than “can” to a native speaker since it is less direct and more deferential as a result. “Could” is a form of “can”, so both are technically asking “are you able to...”. This is not the difference between the two.

Could you kindly or could you please?

Usually, you would not need to use both of these in the same sentence. Please and kindly are both used to be more polite to other people . Having them together would only make sense if you really wanted to emphasize how important it was to be polite.

Could you please please could you?

We also use ‘could’ to ask permission; it is more polite or formal than ‘can’. Changing the word order to “could you please” is no more or less polite – it’s a matter of style . whether requests starting with “Please can/could you...” render the same degree of politeness as those that start with “Could you please...”.

Do let me know or please let me know?

If you say Do let me know , you are making your request more emphatic and suggesting that you really mean what you are saying. It can mean don’t hesitate to tell me. Please let me know can sound more routine and automatic. Please do let me know sounds like “overkill” and I would be surprised to hear it.

Is please let me know polite?

You can certainly make it more polite by saying “please tell me”, but you are still asking for information rather than asking to be allowed that information. “Please let me know” would be even more polite . Thank you.

How do you ask someone to check something?

I would like to kindly ask you to check ... Would you be so kind as to check ... If, on the other hand, you want to ask whether somebody has already checked your file, you should go with: Would you be so kind as to tell me if/whether you have checked ...

How do you politely ask for information?

1. I am writing to enquire about...
2. I would be grateful if you could give me some information/further details about...
3. I would appreciate some information about...
4. I would be interested to receive further details about...

What’s a more professional way to say let me know?

How do you politely ask for a response?

1. An early reply would be appreciated.
2. I look forward to your reply.
3. I look forward to hearing from you.
4. I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.
5. Your earliest attention would be appreciated.

Can or could exercise?

• – Penguins. can. could. swim very well.
• – I. can. run very fast. when I was younger.
• – It’s snowing, so we. can’t. couldn’t. ...
• – Yesterday we. can’t. couldn’t. play.
• – Can. you play the piano. ...
• – You have a nice tricycle. Can. Could. ...
• – He has a broken leg, so he. can’t. ...
• – I. can’t. couldn’t.

Can anyone or could anyone?

Could’ is also used when a condition must be fulfilled in order for the thing to happen. ‘Can’ is used when there is nothing that would stop the thing from happening. When asking someone to do something, either word can be used, but ‘could’ is considered to be more polite .

Could is a past tense?

Could has no tenses, no participles, and no infinitive form. There is no past tense , but could have followed by a past participle is used for referring to something in the past that was not real, or something that may possibly have been real: I could have been killed.

Can I ask you or could I ask you?

It is grammatically correct to say, “ Could I ask you something.” You could also say, “May I ask you something?” to be extremely polite. “Can I ask you something?” is for a present moment question.

Can I could I may I?

Can you help or could you help?

Can you help me ? ‘ is a question for someone you know is capable of ‘helping you’. ‘Could you help me ? ‘ is a question for someone, whose ability to help is in doubt, and you’re asking whether – if they can help, would they ?

Would you be able to or could you please?

But I would suppose that “would” is more polite , because it expresses the idea of probability, and of willingness, and of the desire that something be done, whereas “could” is more in the realm of ability (yes I can). And according to the American Heritage Dictionary, “would” is used to make a polite request.

How do you politely ask for an email?

1. Could you or could you please...? Could you send me more information about your schedule? ...
2. Would it be possible to...? Would it be possible to change our meeting from 10 to 11? ...
3. I was wondering if... I was wondering if I could change my start time from 8:00 to 9:00 on Friday.

Could you please vs Would you mind?

Senior Member. “Could you please give” or “Would you mind giving” me a piece of paper? I think “would you mind” is more polite . But in your experience, how often you would use “would you mind ” rather than “could you please” for asking a small favour in your daily life?

Is could you please rude?

“Can” and “could” are both equally polite – the key word is “please”, which is present in both sentences.

What to use instead of could you please?

• Will you be so kind..(as to help me)
• It would be really great if you..(could help me / helped me)
• I’d be grateful if you..(could help me / helped me)

Is could you please a question?

6. Many polite requests or instructions are made in the form of a question. But because they are not really questions, they do not take a question mark : Could you please send me your catalogue.

Could you in a sentence?

Whats the correct grammar?

Correct grammar includes the proper use of syntax, spelling and parts of speech, among other sentence elements . Grammar considers the way individuals use language. As such, the impact of correct grammar is most apparent when one speaks or creates a written text or composition.

Can you please do the needful?

Do the needful is a common phrase in Indian English. It means do that which is needed . If it sounds too clunky or vague to you, or if your audience will be unfamiliar with it, you can politely ask people to do what you need them to do instead. You can also say do what needs to be done.

What’s another way to say let me know?

Is Let Me know formal?

“please let me know” is formal enough .

How do you say please let me know if you have any questions?

If I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you require any further information, feel free to contact me. If you require any further information, let me know . Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.

Could you or can you more polite?

To answer the question: “could” definitely sounds slightly more polite than “can” to a native speaker since it is less direct and more deferential as a result. “Could” is a form of “can”, so both are technically asking “are you able to...”. This is not the difference between the two.

Could you in a sentence?

This question is used to make a request or to ask for help or a favor. Could you tell me your name? Could you help me? Could you check my answer to see if it is right?