Example:  Please close the door.
     (c / close-01 :mode imperative :polite +
           :ARG0 (y / you)
           :ARG1 (d / door))

Example:  Could you close the door?
     (c / close-01 :mode imperative :polite +
           :ARG0 (y / you)
           :ARG1 (d / door))

Example:  Would you kindly close the door?
     (c / close-01 :mode imperative :polite +
           :ARG0 (y / you)
           :ARG1 (d / door))

Example:  Could you tell me what time it is?
     (d / date-entity :polite +
           :time (a / amr-unknown))

However, :polite + is not used for any sentence just because it is polite:

• You are a wonderful cook.   Do not use :polite + for mere compliments.
• It was not the most accessible textbook I have read. (= It was incredibly confusing.)   Do not use :polite + for euphemisms.

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