It's ok to ask for help! Erin shares the 3 key steps that will make your written requests well-received, actionable and courteous.
So often in our business life, professional life, and in our personal life, we need to ask other people for help. You may need to switch shifts with a colleague, or ask your supervisor for assistance. And in our personal life we often have to make arrangements with friends, family, children's friends' parents, and so on.

When you understand these steps you will become more comfortable asking for help, and people will respect you for your clear communication and concise style. This is what we call Writing EQ: including emotional intelligence in your everyday writing.

The three steps to a successful request are:
1. Describe the situation and why it matters
2. Specifically describe the request and/or your need
3. Be empathetic, understanding and thankful (where appropriate)

Have you had to make a request in writing recently? How did it go? Are you going to try these steps?
We love to hear about both your writing challenges and successes.

Please let us know in the comments how it goes, or if you have any other questions.

#ask #request #courtesy #professional
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