Might I ask you a question? VS May I ask you a question? Are both useable? What's

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Might I ask you a question?

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May I ask you a question?

Are both useable? What's the difference. Is might more polite than may?
 
I'd use only "May" for this one.
 
I find them both perfectly acceptable. However, I find "might" more old-fashioned.
 
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