Please tell me vs tell me

Both 'please tell me' and 'tell me' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Please tell me' is more polite and formal, while 'tell me' is more direct and casual. The choice between them depends on the level of formality and politeness you want to convey.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 243 views

Please tell me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal or polite contexts.

Use 'please tell me' when you want to ask someone for information in a polite and formal way. It shows respect and consideration for the other person.

Examples:

Please tell me your name.
Please tell me what time the meeting starts.
Please tell me if you need any help.

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Please tell me about Peter Cable.
Please tell me President Hassan survived.
Please tell me that went well.
Please tell me you can fix it.
Please tell me exactly what happened on that day.
Please tell me you're not serious.
Please tell me you eat carbs.
Please tell me she had the kebabs.
Please tell me who he is.
Please tell me you know that.
Please tell me when he arrives.
Please tell me you taped that.
Please tell me those are metal chopsticks.
Please tell me you're kidding.
Please tell me that's recycling.
Please tell me your full name...
Please tell me you traced that call.
Please tell me the bagpipes weren't your contribution.
Please tell me more without delay.
Please tell me these canisters are marked correctly.

Alternatives:

Could you tell me, please?
Would you mind telling me?
I would appreciate it if you could tell me.

tell me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in casual or direct contexts.

Use 'tell me' when you want to ask someone for information in a direct and casual way. It is less formal and more straightforward than 'please tell me'.

Examples:

Tell me about your trip.
Tell me what you think about the movie.
Tell me if you want to go out tonight.

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Please tell me that's recycling.
Please tell me that means something.
To tell me that For being suspicious.
He could barely tell me what happened.
Just tell me what really happened.
You cannot tell me what to wear.
If you do not want to tell me your name, even months and tell me date you were born.
Just tell me her name, you might as well tell me.
Enough already, just tell me what you'tr going to tell me.
House, you should tell me where it is now, because you won't have the will to tell me in two hours.
All right, then tell me, tell me.
Just tell me the thing you don't want to tell me.
Please tell me you're kidding.
Although scientists tell me... these humans carry terrible diseases.
Another disagreement that you conveniently forgot to tell me.
Then tell me the proper method.
Just tell me if I am.
You can tell me your news.
Please tell me this is foreplay.
Please tell me you taped that.

Alternatives:

Let me know
Inform me
Share with me

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