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1. • • Would you please? a polite phrase that agrees that what was offered to be done should be done.
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   What does 'can you please' mean in English?

   • It’s more familiar to most people as it is an idiomatic expression. Native speakers are used to hearing “can you please” when asking someone to complete a task for them, which is why it’s more polite. Interestingly, “can you please” technically means that we’re asking someone whether they are able to do something for us.

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   What is the difference between can you please and could you please?

   • Using the phrases “can you please” and “could you please” are very similar forms when trying to retain politeness. This article will explain all the things you have to look out for. Which is Most Polite: “Can You Please” or “Could You Please”? “Can you please” is more polite than “could you please.”

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   Is 'Can you please' a verb or a word?

   • According to Google Ngram Viewer, “can you please” is the most popular of the two questions. That’s because it’s idiomatic and it’s much more familiar to native speakers. “Can you” as a verb just appears in more situations. It applies to many contexts that people are used to, so it makes sense that it’s the more popular phrase of the two.

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   What does May it please you mean?

   • The word in this sense was formerly common in polite request, may it please you, or if it please you, or, elliptically, please you : a mode of speech still common in addressing a judge or persons of rank or position : as, may it please the court ; if it please your honor ; please your worship ; etc. [Century Dictionary]

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   Do Canadians say 'please'?

   • Canadians use “please” often and visitors are expected to ask for help politely, using “please.” Possible positive answers to the questions above: Yes. Yes certainly. Certainly. Yes, of course. Of course. I’d be happy to. I’d be glad to. My pleasure. Informally, we can say: Sure. Okay. To answer negatively, we say: Sorry. No, I’m sorry.

   Modals of Polite Request: Would you, Could you, Will you, Can you

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   Should I use'could you please' or 'Would you please'?

   • Abhishek Srivastava asked: Should I use "Could you please..." or "Would you please..."? Both of these choices are polite ways to ask someone to do something, as in: Could you please email me the directions to your house? Would you please email me the directions to your house? For most speakers, these are two ways of asking the exact same thing.

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3. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › Would+you+pleaseWould you please? - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   Used to politely accept what someone has offered to do. A: "I can tidy this up for you, if you like." B: "Would you please? That would make my life a lot easier."

   • If you would (, please)

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4. continuingstudies.uvic.ca › elc › studyzoneModals of Polite Request: Would you, Could you, Will you, Can you

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   Could you help me for a minute, please? This shows that the speaker is asking for help politely. To ask questions in a very polite way, use: Would you/ Could you (please) + simple verb + ...?

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › ebWould you... or Could you... | Britannica Dictionary

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   Would you please email me the directions to your house? For most speakers, these are two ways of asking the exact same thing. Of course, if either of these questions is asked with an angry voice and intonation, the meaning changes.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › if-you-pleaseIF YOU PLEASE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IF YOU PLEASE definition: 1. used to express surprise and anger: 2. used to make a request more polite: 3. used to express…. Learn more.

9. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › if+you+would(,+please)If you would (, please) - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   Definition of if you would(, please) in the Idioms Dictionary. if you would(, please) phrase. What does if you would(, please) expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWOULD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    WOULD definition: 1. used to refer to future time from the point of view of the past: 2. used to refer back to a…. Learn more.