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"Please advise" vs "please give advice"

Both 'please advise' and 'please give advice' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Please advise' is commonly used in emails or messages when asking for guidance or information, while 'please give advice' is more formal and is used when requesting specific recommendations or suggestions.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

Please advise

This is correct

This is a professional-sounding away to request information or to ask someone to provide information.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • Please advise me of my options.
  • Please advise your subordinates that this behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Please advise me of the proper procedure.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • please provide information
  • please tell
  • please let me know
  • please explain

please give advice

This phrase is also correct, but it is more formal and is used when requesting specific recommendations or suggestions.

It is a polite way to ask for someone's opinion or suggestions on a particular matter.

Examples:

  • Please give advice on which product to choose.
  • Please give advice on how to improve my presentation.
  • Please give advice on where to go for dinner.

Alternatives:

  • Please provide recommendations.
  • Please offer your suggestions.
  • Please give me your expert opinion.

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