What steps can you take to keep direct requests from coming across as demanding or inconsiderate?
In order to keep direct requests from coming across as demanding or inconsiderate,
- Choose the right set of words, such as "Could you please....?", "Would you mind....?" etc.
- Acknowledge the listener while making the request, such as "It would be really helpful if you .....", "I would be grateful if you...."
-Excuse youself while asking a question "Excuse me, could you...?"
- Use the word 'May' such as. "May I ask you a favor of....?"
-Use introductory phrases like, "I wonder if you could....?", "If you don't mind...?"
- Be ready to accept a 'no'
-Keep an open and appropriate body language.
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