Yes, you're correct! The word "please" can be used in different ways depending on the context.
* Begging: When "please" is used by itself or in a sentence like "Please, help me," it can convey a sense of pleading or begging.
* Asking for permission: When "please" is added to the end of a question or request, like "Can I go, please?" or "Could you pass the salt, please?" it turns into a polite way of asking for permission or making a request.
So, the use of "please" at the end of a sentence often softens the request and makes it sound more polite rather than begging.