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"this way please" is correct and is commonly used in written English. It can be used when asking someone to go in a certain direction, or offering guidance. For example: "This way please - the conference room is down the hall to the left."
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This article provides information about the word "please" in English language including its pronunciation, definition as a verb and noun form etc.
"Please" and "thank you" are associated with politeness in English. They are used to make requests more polite and show gratitude for something.
We use expressions with please to make a request more polite, such as asking for ketchup or remembering to close the windows before leaving.
We use expressions with thank you and thanks to respond politely and show gratitude for something, like saying yes to dessert or passing the salt. Thanks is more informal than thank you.
What does the word please mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word please . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
The meaning of PLEASE is to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction. How to use please in a sentence.
please in British English. (pliːz ) verb. 1. to give satisfaction, pleasure, or contentment to (a person); make or cause (a person) to be glad. 2. to be the will of or have the will (to) if it pleases you. the court pleases.
