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Anonymous  +  803154 Thu, 02 Jul 09 12:35 PM
what is the differences of can and would as a modal auxiliary which have a fuction as a polite request? 
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Mister Micawber  +  803207 Thu, 02 Jul 09 01:22 PM
'Can' is not polite except with family or close friends.  'Would' is quite polite in all situations.
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