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Is there any difference between "What can I help you with" and "How can I help you"?

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Rebecca

Great question! No, there isn't really a difference between these two phrases. They both are questions that offer some kind of help to someone. It is very common to hear these phrases in a store or in some sort of service industry. A: What can I help you with? B: You can help by chopping the onions. A: I have so much to do before the party tonight. B: How can I help you? A: Could you please pick up the cake at the bakery? B: Sure!

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