difference between どの and どちらの


> 息子さんは **どちらの** 学校ヘ通っていますか。
>
> 息子さんは **どの** 学校ヘ通っていますか。

Could someone tell me the difference between どの and どちら in this case?




どちら is more polite and formal than どの.

If the person you are talking to is someone you want to show a level of
politeness or respect to then どちら is a good choice. どの would not be considered
rude or casual, though.




どちら is more polite and formal than どの.

If the person you are talking to is someone you want to show a level of
politeness or respect to then どちら is a good choice. どの would not be considered
rude or casual, though.

