if you could please vs if you could

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'If you could please' is a polite way to make a request, adding a sense of politeness and formality. 'If you could' is a more direct way to make a request without the added politeness of 'please'. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality and politeness you want to convey.

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if you could please

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to make polite requests.

This phrase is used to make a polite request, adding a sense of formality and politeness to the ask. It is commonly used in professional or formal settings.

Examples:

If you could please send me the report by tomorrow.
If you could please let me know your availability for the meeting.
If you could please provide more details about the project.
If you could please assist me with this issue.
If you could please confirm your attendance.

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Apr 17, 2018 ... I am wondering if you could please tell me how to get from Pop Century to the Transportation and Ticket Centre.” Hi Christina,

Alternatives:

If you could
Could you please
Would you mind
I would appreciate it if you could
It would be great if you could

if you could

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to make requests.

This phrase is used to make a request without the added politeness of 'please'. It is more direct and less formal compared to 'if you could please'.

Examples:

If you could send me the report by tomorrow.
If you could let me know your availability for the meeting.
If you could provide more details about the project.
If you could assist me with this issue.
If you could confirm your attendance.

Alternatives:

If you could please
Could you
Would you
I would appreciate it if you could
It would be great if you could

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