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Originally Posted by Tandem mama
Am I reading correctly that "please" indicates a request to children?
I don't ask, but I do say please. "feet on the floor, please" am I making it sound optional?
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IMO Please does not indicate a request. Please is just being polite. Can you, will you, makes it a request. Please put your feet on the floor does not indicate any option. It is politely tell the person to do so. Can you put your feet on the floor please, indicates a request because it is asking a question if the child can or is willing to.