14 Ways To Say Please In English

kindly

Meaning: make a polite request or ask someone to do sth in a gentle manner

Examples:

Could you kindly do that report again?

Could you kindly complete it by the 5 o’clock deadline?

Could you kindly ask your team to go to the meeting room? We’ll start the meeting in 10 minutes.

Kindly observe the no smoking sign on university grounds to maintain a healthy environment.

Kindly be quiet when you’re in the library. Don’t disturb others who are studying or reading.

Could you kindly return this to reception when you’re finished with it?

don’t let me stop you

Meaning: a polite way of encouraging someone to continue their activity or conversation, indicating you don’t want to interrupt or interfere

Examples:

Oh, sorry to disturb you. Don’t let me stop you; keep studying.

Don’t let me stop you, go ahead and share your ideas during the brainstorming session.

Don’t let me stop you, I don’t eat biscuits but feel free to enjoy them if you like.

Don’t let me stop you, catch up with us when you’re finished.

if you could…

Meaning: a polite way of making a request or asking someone to do sth for you

Example:

If you could run that report when you get a chance, that would be great.

If you could get that customer on the line, that would be great.

If you could let me know your availability for a meeting, that’d be very helpful.

if you don’t mind

Meaning: a polite way of making a request or asking for someone’s permission

Examples:

If you don’t mind, I’ll call you back later.

If you don’t mind, I’d like to borrow your pen for a moment.

If you don’t mind, we’ll meet in the morning at 10 o’clock instead of 9 o’clock.

i’d appreciate it if you could

Meaning: a polite and considerate way of making a request

Examples:

I would appreciate it if you could leave your rubbish in the bin on the way out.

I would appreciate it if you could clear the desk because we have a clean desk policy here.

So, as always, the best approach is to practise 14 ways to say ‘please’ in English. Try them out with your friends and colleagues, and you can also write them down to gain a better understanding.

Don’t worry about memorising them all; there are various ways you can use them, so don’t feel overwhelmed.

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