when etiquette gets a little absurd

On-the-phone banker: So can I ask you a few security questions before we proceed?
Me: If I say no this conversation is pretty much over, isn't it?
Banker (laughs): Yeah, I guess it is.
Me: Well okay then, fire away.

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[this is good] He or she also should really have used the word "may" instead of "can"