yes please

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/ˌjɛs ˈpliz/
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A polite way to accept something that someone offers.
Practice using yes please in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • "Would you like some tea?" "Yes please, that would be lovely."
  • "Can I bring you a chair?" "Yes please."
  • She offered me a map, and I said yes please.
  • "Would you like to join us?" "Yes please, if there is room."
  • The child answered yes please when offered another apple.

Similar words

yes, thank you
I'd love to

Meanings

Polite acceptance

social
neutral
Said when accepting an offer or invitation politely.

Examples

  • "Would you like some tea?" "Yes please, that would be lovely."
  • "Can I bring you a chair?" "Yes please."
  • She offered me a map, and I said yes please.
  • "Would you like to join us?" "Yes please, if there is room."
  • The child answered yes please when offered another apple.

Similar words

yes, thank you
I'd love to

Etymology

Yes accepts the offer, and please adds a polite note to the answer.

FAQ

What does yes please mean?

It politely accepts something that has been offered.

When do people say yes please?

They say it in reply to an offer or invitation they want to accept.

Is yes please more polite than yes?

Yes. Please makes the acceptance sound warmer and more courteous.

Can yes please answer an invitation?

Yes. It can accept an invitation as well as an offer of food, drink, or help.

What is the opposite reply to yes please?

No thanks politely turns down an offer.

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