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To:
James Forrester
Date:
6 November
Subject:
Possible help with product design
Dear James,
As you know, we have been working on the new perfume that we are launching in April and we are unsure about some of the packaging details. We have seen some of your creative work in the sales department and we think you have a very good eye for detail.
Do you have some time before close of business this Friday to sit down with us and talk through some of our designs? We would truly appreciate your advice on this. It shouldn't take longer than two hours of your time and we would be happy to clear it with Patricia, your department head, if necessary.
Best regards,
Sarah Ford
Head of Department
Product Design
Product Design
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When I send an email for help, I tell the person about the purpose of the project and tell them that "I'd like to ask you for your help".
If they agrees with this project, I will explain the details of this project, the day of the meeting, etc. to them and I don't forget to say thank you.
I take care not to be rude to them in such emails.
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When I send an email asking for help, I will write a subject in a concise manner. For example, businessperson receive lots of emails. So if I don’t write a subject, they waste time to understand what I want to ask. In addition, when I send an email asking for help, I am careful to use the correct honorific. It’s important for my impressions.
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When I send an e-mail asking for help, I write a clear statement of what kind of help I want , and a reason why I want help. Also, I think we should ask you not to be rude.
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In an email for help I always include the reason why I need her or his help.
I think it is so important because, if you do not be clear enough on why you must be helped, the person you are asking for help might think that you just do not want to do it and, it can cause another problems.
So, been clear on why you need help might be very important.
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When I send an email asking for help, It's important to write the subject to the email. Then the person who was given the email can know an overview of the email. Next, I'll include the date of meeting the person. We will force us to exchange email again without the date. But I think most important thing is polite language. If there is even one thing in the email that is rude, the receiver won't want to respond to my help. So, to review my email many times before sending it and to keep in mind the polite language on a daily basis are important.
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When you send an email asking for help, all you need is the right purpose.
Because if you don't know your purpose, you can't help.So those are important.
You also have to write the date and name. I think it's polite to ask for detailed information.
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When I send an email asking for help, I'm careful not to be rude. Especially in business, I will be careful not to give bad impression and not to send uncertain information to person. In addition to that, I'll try to put title the email. By checking the title in advance, they will be able to understand the content of the email more accurately. Moreover, I try to use a polite language in the text of the email. I think it's better to use polite sentences because I ask the other person for help. In order to build a better relationship, I would like to be polite and respectful.
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If I send you an email, I will write it so that you are not rude. First of all, I think it is important to put the title together in one word and write it in an easy to understand manner. In addition, the contents should introduce yourself first. It is also important to let others know about you. Then write down the detail you want to request. It's a good idea to set the time, date and place in advance. As a result, you can make arrangements smoothly. At the end, thank you for saying "Thank you".
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When I want someone to help me, I am careful to not to be rude. Especially in business, I must use polite language. And I think also expression of gratitude is important too. So If someone helps me I want to want someone to help me, I am careful to not to be rude. Especially in business, I must use polite language. And I think also expression of gratitude is important too. So If someone helps me, I want to tell thanks.
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When I send someone an email, I'm careful nit to be rude. Especially in business, I'll write clearly and simply not to be misunderstood.
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