Communication · 2 minute read
Make the Ask Easy
A vague request creates vague results.
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The idea
Make requests easier to answer by naming the action, the context, and the timing. The recipient should not have to guess what “help” means.
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Why it matters
Clear asks improve response quality and reduce follow-up questions.
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Try this today
Turn one vague request into: “Could you do X by Y, using Z as the reference?”