Requesting someone to perform a task without sounding pushy
In writing, I need to request that my doctor perform several tasks for me as soon as reasonably possible. I am almost completely sure they will be willing to perform all these tasks.
I don't want to sound pushy or demanding.
As such, I started writing a list for him, with each item beginning with "Can you please [task]?". The problem with this is that it is a question. What I really want to write is "Please [task].", but to me, that sounds too demanding.
In English, what is a good way to politely request that another person promptly perform a task without sounding pushy or demanding.
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In writing, I need to request that my doctor perform several tasks for me as soon as reasonably possible. I am almost completely sure they will be willing to perform all these tasks.
I don't want to sound pushy or demanding.
As such, I started writing a list for him, with each item beginning with "Can you please [task]?". The problem with this is that it is a question. What I really want to write is "Please [task].", but to me, that sounds too demanding.
In English, what is a good way to politely request that another person promptly perform a task without sounding pushy or demanding.
phrases phrase-requests formality
asked 4 mins ago
RockPaperLizardRockPaperLizard
59411021
add a comment |
In writing, I need to request that my doctor perform several tasks for me as soon as reasonably possible. I am almost completely sure they will be willing to perform all these tasks.
I don't want to sound pushy or demanding.
As such, I started writing a list for him, with each item beginning with "Can you please [task]?". The problem with this is that it is a question. What I really want to write is "Please [task].", but to me, that sounds too demanding.
In English, what is a good way to politely request that another person promptly perform a task without sounding pushy or demanding.
phrases phrase-requests formality
asked 4 mins ago
RockPaperLizardRockPaperLizard
59411021
In writing, I need to request that my doctor perform several tasks for me as soon as reasonably possible. I am almost completely sure they will be willing to perform all these tasks.
I don't want to sound pushy or demanding.
As such, I started writing a list for him, with each item beginning with "Can you please [task]?". The problem with this is that it is a question. What I really want to write is "Please [task].", but to me, that sounds too demanding.
In English, what is a good way to politely request that another person promptly perform a task without sounding pushy or demanding.
phrases phrase-requests formality
phrases phrase-requests formality
asked 4 mins ago
RockPaperLizardRockPaperLizard
59411021
asked 4 mins ago
RockPaperLizardRockPaperLizard
59411021
asked 4 mins ago
RockPaperLizardRockPaperLizard
59411021
asked 4 mins ago
RockPaperLizardRockPaperLizard
59411021
asked 4 mins ago
RockPaperLizardRockPaperLizard
59411021
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