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  1. 06-Mar-2009, 16:12 #1
    MsNyree
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    Does a comma goes after Please in the sentence below?

    Please let me know how it goes.

    or
    Please, let me know how it goes.
  2. 06-Mar-2009, 18:13 #2
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    Default Re: comma

    The first is more common, but both are correct. The comma makes the please more emphatic.
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    Default Re: comma

    Quote Originally Posted by MsNyree View Post
    Does a comma goes after Please in the sentence below?

    Please let me know how it goes.

    or
    Please, let me know how it goes.
    It depends on what you want to express:

    Emphatic (emphasis or focus on Please)
    Please, (pause) let me know how it goes.

    Otherwise
    Please let me know how it goes.
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