Which of the following is a command disguised as a polite request?
A)I need your sales data by tomorrow.
B)Will you please send my order by USPS Priority Mail.
C)Can you meet this month's deadline?
D)Did you bring a copy of the report to today's meeting?

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While the use of "please" makes it seem like a polite request, the inclusion of "will you" makes it a command. The speaker is not giving the recipient a choice, but rather asking for the order to be sent by a certain method.

Which of the Following Is a Command Disguised as a Polite