“May”
implies a possibility. “Might” implies far more uncertainty.
“You may get drunk
if you have two shots in ten minutes” implies a real possibility of
drunkenness.
“You might get a ticket if you operate a tug boat while drunk”
implies a possibility that is far more remote. Someone who says “I may have
more wine” could mean he/she doesn't want more wine right now, or that he/she
“might” not want any at all. Given the speaker’s indecision on the matter,
“might” would be correct.
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