Would you please advise vs would you please advise me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Would you please advise' is a more general request for advice, while 'Would you please advise me' is a specific request for advice directed at the speaker. The choice between them depends on whether you want to emphasize the recipient of the advice.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 782 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Would you please advise"

This phrase is a polite way to ask for advice in a general sense. It is a formal and respectful way to seek guidance or recommendations.

Examples:

Would you please advise on the best course of action?
Would you please advise on how to proceed with this project?

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Can you please advise us how to treat these creatures?
Can you please advise me on the use of chasteberry sage mixture and evening primrose oil.
Please advise for arrivals after this time.
Could you please advise me of all outstanding fines?
Please advise me what to do, sir.
First unit on scene, please advise.
Please advise the ambulance that three lanes are...
She's shivering up a storm, please advise.
Please advise that your donation is for the benefit of Great Compassion Boarding School.
Is it ok? Please advise.
In the case of a different time please advise.
In that case please advise the correct address details below.
Please advise by email or fax any order change or correction.
If one color 100% printing, please advise PANTONE CODE.
Please advise them to wear HAZMAT gear.
For example; through western union or money gram etc. Please advise.
Please advise me which subject I should choose.
(If exact colours are required, please advise of the specific Pantone shade).
Please advise. I'm not sure how to handle this.
For special requests please advise us at the moment of your reservation.

Alternatives:

Could you please advise?
Can you please advise?
May I ask for your advice?
Could you give me some advice?
Can you offer some advice?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"would you please advise me"

This phrase is a polite way to ask for advice specifically directed at the speaker. It emphasizes the recipient of the advice.

Examples:

Would you please advise me on how to handle this situation?
Would you please advise me on which option to choose?

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would you please advise me
Can you please advise us how to treat these creatures?
Can you please advise me on the use of chasteberry sage mixture and evening primrose oil.
Please advise for arrivals after this time.
Could you please advise me of all outstanding fines?
Please advise me what to do, sir.
First unit on scene, please advise.
Please advise the ambulance that three lanes are...
She's shivering up a storm, please advise.
Please advise that your donation is for the benefit of Great Compassion Boarding School.
Is it ok? Please advise.
In the case of a different time please advise.
In that case please advise the correct address details below.
Please advise by email or fax any order change or correction.
If one color 100% printing, please advise PANTONE CODE.
Please advise them to wear HAZMAT gear.
For example; through western union or money gram etc. Please advise.
Please advise me which subject I should choose.
(If exact colours are required, please advise of the specific Pantone shade).
Please advise. I'm not sure how to handle this.
For special requests please advise us at the moment of your reservation.

Alternatives:

Could you please advise me?
Can you please advise me?
May I ask for your advice?
Could you give me some advice?
Can you offer some advice?

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