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Is it rude to tell someone to do something?

I noticed many people in position of power refuse to give commands, they ask a question instead.

Ex:

Why dont you do this for me

Do you want to do this?

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  • 2 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    No, but if you can get the same result by asking nicely, why wouldn't you?

  • 2 years ago

    Because they don't want to seem like docks

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Hurry up and do that!

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