Please

word indicating politeness and respect while making a request

Please is a word used in the English language to show politeness and respect while asking for something. It is short for the phrase "if you please" or "if it please(s) you".^[1] In modern days, the phrase is taught to children by their parents as a way to teach politeness.

References

↑ Garner, Bryan (April 1, 2013). "What judges really think about the phrase 'May it please the Court?'". ABA Journal.

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