They’ll ask me to do something, and then a few seconds later they add, “Please, thank you,” as if they realized that they have to say it.
They’ll ask me to do something, and then a few seconds later they add, “Please, thank you,” as if they realized that they have to say it.
It could differ based on social context. I gave it some thought, and with coworkers or people I don’t know really well, I almost always lead with courtesies.
But, with my spouse of 25+ years I’ve realized I’ll often say “can you do this… Please?”
And, that kind of fits what I think you’re saying. So, maybe it’s because you’re family and the pleasantries get dropped or delayed?