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作者: yl_cheng 時間: 2007-10-30 12:22 標題: Please / Kindly / Please kindly

I heard that the word "kindly" is not quite polite/positive but I see it everywhere. So I just want to ask to confirm.

For example, are the following sentences not so polite?
1) Please kindly submit your application ...
2) Kindly submit your application ...

In short, should we avoid using "kindly" if we want to be polite? ( A "please" alone is enough )

作者: princess_f 時間: 2007-10-31 00:10

For my writing habbit, I like using both words for formal occasions. They both are considered as polite too!

作者: yl_cheng 時間: 2007-10-31 00:54

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原帖由 princess_f 於 2007-10-31 00:10 發表
For my writing habbit, I like using both words for formal occasions. They both are considered as polite too!

I heard that although it might look more polite to use the word "kindly", it has hidden meaning (話裡有骨) actually.

I tried to find detailed discussion about this on the web but it is difficult to find the discussion.

作者: princess_f 時間: 2007-10-31 22:47

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原帖由 yl_cheng 於 2007-10-31 12:54 AM 發表

I heard that although it might look more polite to use the word "kindly", it has hidden meaning (話裡有骨) actually.

I tried to find detailed discussion about this on the web but i ...

Well, it really depends on how your sentence is like, and what it really is talking about. Therefore, kindly is still considered as polite too! As long as you are writting something with manner, meaning not trying to criticize anything.

作者: yl_cheng 時間: 2007-11-1 00:31

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原帖由 princess_f 於 2007-10-31 22:47 發表

Well, it really depends on how your sentence is like, and what it really is talking about. Therefore, kindly is still considered as polite too! As long as you are writting something with manner ...

I agree. Some discussions say that it depends on the context.

However, I usually use "please" without the "kindly" for safe.

作者: gwaimuilover 時間: 2007-11-1 05:27

"Kindly" is usually used by institutions or companies when politely giving instructions to the public, e.g. "To ensure prompt processing of your application, kindly submit it to our offices before closing time next Wednesday". It sounds awkward when used by an individual person. So, unless you are writing a document on behalf of your company or organization, you should avoid "kindly".

作者: donkeypunch 時間: 2007-11-4 14:09

For example, are the following sentences not so polite?
1) Please kindly submit your application ...
2) Kindly submit your application ...

of the two, 1) is a lot better

2) for seems a little more strict? not quite sure

作者: stk190 時間: 2007-11-7 01:19

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作者: Metro-Hermit 時間: 2007-11-8 12:07

"Kindly" is equivalent to "Please" in meaning. Using either one is enough. Using both looks funny, although examples are quite often seen in Hong Kong.

As gwaimuilover pointed out, the former sounds official and, indeed, quite out-dated. Using "Please" is perfectly OK in both business and personal writing nowadays.

作者: twlau 時間: 2007-11-28 01:16

獲益良多,你們真非凡

作者: undakovr 時間: 2007-12-24 15:08

i don't really understad

作者: masteqq 時間: 2008-1-2 21:12

yes, a little wonder

作者: luckydrawacc 時間: 2008-1-2 21:48

Both "kindly" and "please" can be use interchangably in the sentence.

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