"CAN" AND "MAY"
"May" asks permission:
● May I see your driver's license? = I am asking permission to see your
driver's license.
● May I see some personal identification? = I am asking permission to see
your personal identification."Can" asks if someone is able:
● Can you tell me where the store is? = I am asking if you are able to tell me
where the store is.
● Can you tell me where to find groceries? = I am asking if you are able to tell
me where to find groceries.Example:
Do you have a phone? May I call you? Can I reach you by phone?