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"Could you please" vs "would you please"

Both "could you please" and "would you please" are correct and commonly used in English. They are polite ways to make a request or ask for something. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the level of formality you want to convey.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

Could you please

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to make a polite request or ask for something.

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to do something. It is often used in formal or professional settings.

Examples:

  • Could you please pass me the salt?
  • Could you please send me the report by tomorrow?
  • Could you please close the door behind you?
  • Could you please help me with this task?
  • Could you please turn off the lights?

Alternatives:

  • Would you please
  • Can you please
  • Will you please
  • Might you please
  • May you please

would you please

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to make a polite request or ask for something.

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to do something. It is often used in formal or professional settings.

Examples:

  • Would you please pass me the salt?
  • Would you please send me the report by tomorrow?
  • Would you please close the door behind you?
  • Would you please help me with this task?
  • Would you please turn off the lights?

Alternatives:

  • Could you please
  • Can you please
  • Will you please
  • Might you please
  • May you please

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