My old person trait is that I think ‘ghosting’ is completely unacceptable and you owe the other person a face-to-face conversation.

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      Sometimes, in jest of course, if someone asks me for some permission using “Can I […]?” I reply “I am sure you CAN but you MAY not” :)

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        Cambridge Dictionary says:

        We use can, could and may to ask for permission. We use can and may, but not could, to give permission.

        Merriam-Webster Dictionary says:

        The use of can to ask or grant permission has been common since the 19th century and is well established

        So you’re not only being petty, you’re also plainly wrong

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          So you’re not only being petty, you’re also plainly wrong

          Relax, you are reading too deeply into things. This is a light and good-humored thread, please don’t spoil it by making personal attacks. There’s Reddit for that kind of behavior, it will fit right in.

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            I wasn’t trying to make any personal attack or really even be snarky or whatever. My attempt at humor just didn’t land.

            Dad Laws dictate that when my children ask, “Can I have a popcicle?” that I must reply with, “I dunno, can you?”

            Edit: Oops! Just saw that you weren’t replying to me. The thread makes more sense now.