Saying "please" and "thank you" is polite.
Meaning: When you say "please" before asking for something, and "thank you" after receiving it, you are showing that you are being respectful and considerate of the other person.
Choice of Words: Please is a word used to ask for something in a polite way. Thank you is a phrase used to express gratitude for something. Being "polite" means being respectful and considerate of others, and using these words is a way to show that.
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