If you please

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Polite Request

Use it to ask for something gently and courteously in a social or service situation.

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Could you lower the volume, if you please?

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Soft Command

Used when giving an instruction, but with a lighter tone, making it sound less demanding.

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Sit down, if you please, and we shall discuss the matter.

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Formal Tone

Generally seen in formal or traditional contexts, it adds a touch of sophistication.

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Please sign here, if you please.

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