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How do you ask when to expect something?
To put it very simply: If you are demanding an answer/reply from someone where you are in a position of (higher) authority, you can ask: When should we expect an answer? When can we expect an answer?
How do you ask someone if they want something?
Here are the primary action steps to take:
- Act as if you expect to get it.
- Ask someone who can give it to you.
- Get the other person’s full attention.
- Be clear and specific.
- Ask from the heart.
- Ask with humor and creativity.
- Give something to get something.
- Ask repeatedly.
How do you politely ask for reason?
There are a few simple steps to follow when you’re looking for further explanation.
- Admit you need clarification. Admitting you need more information makes the next step much easier for the person you ask.
- Don’t blame the other person. Own your confusion.
- Summarize.
- Be specific.
WHEN TO USE expect or expects?
is that expect is to look for (mentally); to look forward to, as to something that is believed to be about to happen or come; to have a previous apprehension of, whether of good or evil; to look for with some confidence; to anticipate; — often followed by an infinitive, sometimes by a clause (with, or without, that) …
How do you ask someone what their intentions are?
10 Questions To Ask To Find Out His Intentions
- “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
- “What are your feelings about long-term relationships?
- “What are your plans with me?
- “How are you feeling about our relationship?
- “Are you looking for commitment?”
- “When do you think someone is ready to get married?”
How do you ask for something without sounding demanding?
To recap: ask for a time, appreciate, state the importance, tell the need in the most specific way possible, explain the outcome, ask what they need from you, and express gratitude for meeting the need. It’s quite simple!
How do you ask for someone’s opinion?
Asking for Opinions
- Do you think …?
- How do you feel about …?
- In your opinion, …?
- Please tell me your opinion on …
- What do you think about …?
- What’s your opinion on …?
How do you clarify a question?
Guidelines for Clarifying
- Admit if you are unsure about what the speaker means.
- Ask for repetition.
- State what the speaker has said as you understand it, and check whether this is what they really said.
- Ask for specific examples.
- Use open, non-directive questions – if appropriate.
How can I make direct questions more polite?
Another way of making direct questions more polite is to add “please” at the end of the question. Please should not appear at the beginning of the question: Could you fill in this form, please? Could you help me, please? Can I have more soup, please? “May” is used as a formal means to ask for permission and is very polite.
How do you make a polite request in English?
How to make polite requests in English. A request is when we ask someone for something. Since we are asking someone for help, it is important to be polite. We must avoid being too direct. “I want help.”. “Pass me the salt.”. “Can you carry my bag?”.
What is the polite way to ask for a meeting?
If you are asking for a polite way to ask for a meeting, means there are issues. I take the direct approach: I need to talk to you or we need to have a meeting. Great question since we hate meetings. The best way to ask for a meeting is to know the reason you’re calling the meeting with respect for others time.
How to tell someone that their work doesn’t meet expectations?
One of the hardest things to do is telling somebody that their work doesn’t meet the standards or expectations. You can make it easier for the other person to accept by using the phrases in green. The phrase “to be honest…” is used when you are going to state an opinion that other people might not like very much.