The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
please
phrase: someone says these words (see more)
I want you to do something good for me.
I know: I can’t say “you have to do it”. If you don’t want to do it, you don't have to do it.
I want you to know it will be good for me if you do this thing.
I think: If I say this word, maybe you will want to do it.
"Hayden says: 'Rory, would you be able to give me a lift home please?' Rory says: 'Sure, I can do that.'"
"Ash says: 'Mum, can I have some chocolate?' Mum says: 'Only if you say please.' Ash says: 'Fine, can I have some chocolate, please, Mum?' Mum says: 'Here you go.'"
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