Can/could with please

Asked Nov 03 '21 at 11:26

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When talking about requests, permission, favours and asking for information should I use "please" in my sentences with both can and could?

1."Can/could we look words up in a dictionary, please?"

3."Can/could I have your passport, please?"

4."Can/could I have my passport, please?"

5."Can/could I have these postcards, please?"

6."Tom, could/can I borrow your umbrella, please?"

7."Can/could you open the door, please?"

8."Can/could you wait a moment, please?"

asked Nov 03 '21 at 11:26

Antonia A

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_Please_ always adds an extra note of politeness. – Kate Bunting Nov 03 '21 at 13:45
@Kate Bunting, do you mean it's not compulsory to use it in each sentence I posted, but it would add an extra note of politeness in each? – Antonia A Nov 04 '21 at 11:27
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Yes, that is what I was implying. – Kate Bunting Nov 04 '21 at 11:45
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You could also add _please_ after sentences with _will_ or _would_ like _Will/would you shut the door after you please_ – mdewey Nov 04 '21 at 14:42

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