Please vs please kindly

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Polyester

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Im confused about how to use please or please kindly....

More details as follows,

1. Please arrange the goods to deliver to our warehouse.
2. Please kindly arrange the goods to deliver to our warehouse.

Which one is better? If either 1 and 2 are not better, please give me guideline to write a better sentence.:up:
 

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1 is far superior. There is never a need to use 'kindly' in this way.
 

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Can "Please kindly" being used in business e-mail?
 

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"Kindly" is often (usually?) used sarcastically or aggressively in AusE when used in a request.
"Would you kindly stop your dog from pooping on my lawn. Thank you."
"Your payment is three months overdue. Kindly pay it as soon as possible."
 
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