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26 Jul 2014
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If you say to your family, which do you use?
・Pass me the soy sause.
・Pass me the soy sause please.
If you say to your family, which do you use?
・Pass me the soy sause.
・Pass me the soy sause please.
・Pass me the soy sause.
・Pass me the soy sause please.
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Pass me the soy sauce.
Please pass me the soy sauce.
Pass the soy sauce.
Could you please pass the soy sauce?
"Pass me the soy sauce, please" is also correct, but sounds a little strange. I think only teachers and parents can say it naturally?
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Both are good, neither would seem odd in that situation
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It depends on your relationship with your family. If your parents are strict, please is the correct way. If your family is more open, the command will work.
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