Could + please
Hello everyone.
I have a question to ask.
Is it Okay to use words "could" and "please" in one sentence? (in case of formal speech)
For example, if I want to clarify if I don't quite understand the question how should I say:
"Sorry, I didn't quite catch that. Could you say it again please?" (or "Could you say it again?" will do?)
"I am sorry, I haven't quite got you. Could you repeat your question?" (or "Could you repeat your question please?" better?)
Thank you in advance!
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Could + please
Hello everyone.
I have a question to ask.
Is it Okay to use words "could" and "please" in one sentence? (in case of formal speech)
For example, if I want to clarify if I don't quite understand the question how should I say:
"Sorry, I didn't quite catch that. Could you say it again please?" (or "Could you say it again?" will do?)
"I am sorry, I haven't quite got you. Could you repeat your question?" (or "Could you repeat your question please?" better?)
Thank you in advance!
I think all your examples are excellent. You can't have too many 'please's and 'thank you's in English!
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A common example is, 'could you please do that for me?'
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