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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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I think firstly start with greeting then I should introduce my self in politeness way.secondly, mention positive things about who I'm asking help from, and why I prefer his\ her help. After that, offer what I want from helper to do for me and at least encourage him\her with attractive rewards to accept my request.finally, thank the helper even if my request not accept.
I believe that polite greetings should be used, the reasons should be briefly justified and concise. Besides, It´s good to leave clear up to the individual that you´re asking for help why it is important his / her support for the project, product design, or service in development.
When asking for help the reason for asking for help is necessary, so the person you asked shouldn't feel as if you escape from your responsibilities, also you have to ask politely and to consider the time of the person you ask.
If Sales Department has a presentation about the perfume, this can be include in an email. Thus, other person has a idea. But i understood and couldn't see necessary problem with form of this e-mail.
What should you include in an email asking for help?
I include a simple line like this I need a favor and I would like to know how to sell and make yourself this perfuse. can you tell me as soon as possible? I shouldn't give your more time.
explaining the issue briefly will help the recipient know about what they need to be prepared if any meeting will come up.
i understood from the mail it is we have to ask a solution for the problem.
I want to edit and introduce our company and add more details about the product description.
For this kind of email, I would describe the problem at first, and I would like to add more details on the reason why I need help from him/her properly and how I would appreciate him/her help so that he/she would consider to give a hand.
i think if you want to write an email asking for help, in email you should include your problems, why do you write this email?, What do you need their help with?, let them know what do they need to do?, give time and date and Let them know how important they are.