'Please' is implied by 'can you' and 'thank you' follows the answer, not precedes it.
Seems like you enjoy replying in this thread without contributing anything constructive.

To the list of my 'survey' questions I should add
"Is it a topper or other type unit?"

I ask this because I am in a very similar life situation as Hairenough and his example put the whole wearing concept in a new light for me.