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    Hi My name is ___________, I am a student at _________________ with ____________ academic course, and I currently working as a consultant at __________________. I hope you are well today. I am writing to you regarding the following project I am working on. According to my company policy, I need yourRead more

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    My name is ___________, I am a student at _________________ with ____________ academic course, and I currently working as a consultant at __________________. I hope you are well today. I am writing to you regarding the following project I am working on.

    According to my company policy, I need your contact details and I would like to discuss the possibility of sending you the company profile presentation.

    I hope to hear from you soon.

    Please kindly remember to respond to my email within 24 hours

    Thank you.

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    I usually hate when someone says,"k". You can take a step forward and say,  This is an auto-response. The person you're trying to reach has no idea what "K" is meant to represent. He assumes you intended to type "OK" but you were stabbed and couldn't expend the energy to type two whole letters. TheRead more

    I usually hate when someone says,”k”. You can take a step forward and say,

     This is an auto-response. The person you’re trying to reach has no idea what “K” is meant to represent. He assumes you intended to type “OK” but you were stabbed and couldn’t expend the energy to type two whole letters. The police have been notified.

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    I would say, "It was great!" or "Very well." or "Like a log."  (Or "like a baby", if you prefer.)

    I would say, “It was great!” or “Very well.” or “Like a log.”  (Or “like a baby”, if you prefer.)

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    If you are in a job that has no fixed salary, and you have a relationship with your boss where you can talk about money, it's best to approach the topic in a friendly, non-confrontational manner. This may be easier if you're already close with your boss, or if you're a new hire. Here's how to ask foRead more

    If you are in a job that has no fixed salary, and you have a relationship with your boss where you can talk about money, it’s best to approach the topic in a friendly, non-confrontational manner. This may be easier if you’re already close with your boss, or if you’re a new hire. Here’s how to ask for a raise, or negotiate your salary:

    * “Hey, I’m really happy with what I’m making right now. I’ve been working hard and getting great feedback, but I think I could do better with a raise.”

    *”I’d like to discuss my salary in more detail. We haven’t talked about compensation for a while, and I think it’s time we did.”

    If you’re already making less than you think you’re worth, or your boss is unwilling to negotiate your salary, you may want to start looking for a new job.

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    You know, asking your boss for an extra day’s vacation is like asking your kid for a million dollars. It just doesn’t happen. So, if you want extra hours, you have to ask for more. It’s as simple as that. Here are some words which you can say: I would appreciate it if you could give me more time toRead more

    You know, asking your boss for an extra day’s vacation is like asking your kid for a million dollars. It just doesn’t happen. So, if you want extra hours, you have to ask for more. It’s as simple as that. Here are some words which you can say:

    I would appreciate it if you could give me more time to accomplish my tasks.
    “I am feeling overworked and overextended with my current workload.”
    “I need to speak with you about reducing my workload and hours so that I can meet my responsibilities more effectively.”
    “I have exhausted my ability to balance my work and my personal life as a result of my current workload.”
    “Before deciding to impose additional duties, I would like to understand more about the current workload so that I can assess if additional duties are necessary or if a lighter workload would best meet the needs of the company.”
    “I would like my workload and responsibilities to be reviewed to determine if I am being properly compensated for my contributions and dedication to the company.”

    The key is to ask, and then to make it very clear why you want more hours. It’s important that you say why. This will help your boss understand that you are serious about getting more hours. You should also be very specific in what you want. You don’t just want to work on a different project, you want to work on your favorite project.

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    There are several ways to ask for a phone call. Here are some of them: Ask a question about the job (e.g. “Will you be able to discuss the details of the job?”) Ask a question that requires action or clarification (e.g. “Can we meet for coffee next week?”) Ask a question that requires an answer (e.gRead more

    There are several ways to ask for a phone call. Here are some of them:

    Ask a question about the job (e.g. “Will you be able to discuss the details of the job?”)
    Ask a question that requires action or clarification (e.g. “Can we meet for coffee next week?”)
    Ask a question that requires an answer (e.g. “I’m free on Monday. What about lunch?”)
    Use an emoticon to express your interest (e.g. 🙂 “Will you have time for lunch on Tuesday?”)

    I’ve seen all of these. I usually use:

    “Would it be possible for me to talk to you at your convenience?”
    Try not to sound too eager. I think people don’t like that.
    I agree with you. It’s always better to sound as if you’re making a request, rather than asking for a favor. It’s more polite and less aggressive.
    I’d say the best way to ask is: “If it’s okay, could we talk on the phone?” It’s polite, professional, and neutral.

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    The polite thing to do is send them an email thanking them for the invite, and asking when you can meet up again. If you pressed them on it, you could also ask them if they have any other plans, or if they have any friends who might have a free afternoon. If you are worried about being rejected, youRead more

    The polite thing to do is send them an email thanking them for the invite, and asking when you can meet up again. If you pressed them on it, you could also ask them if they have any other plans, or if they have any friends who might have a free afternoon.

    If you are worried about being rejected, you could always say that you were hoping to meet up with them to discuss their future plans (but don’t tell them that you want to know what they are doing!). If you have a relationship with them, then you might even offer to be their mentor or something like that. I’ve done this a few times in my life, and I find it usually works well.

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    It's best to use a question like "How's it going?" or "What's up?" or "What are you working on?" instead of just saying "status update". You might say something like, "I'm wondering if you could give me an update on what's happening with your work. Are you still looking into the issue that we discusRead more

    It’s best to use a question like

    “How’s it going?” or “What’s up?” or “What are you working on?” instead of just saying “status update”. You might say something like, “I’m wondering if you could give me an update on what’s happening with your work. Are you still looking into the issue that we discussed yesterday? Have you made any progress?”

    I’d suggest:

    Hi there, I’ve been following the project since we last spoke. How have things progressed? This gives the impression that you’re interested in hearing about their progress and that you don’t want to be pestering them about it.

    If you are asking a person if they have done something for you, it is polite to ask how things are going. It doesn’t sound rude or nosy. You might say:

    “It’s great to see that you’ve been working on the issue I raised. How are things going?”

    If you are asking a group of people if they have done something for you, it is polite to ask how things are going. It doesn’t sound rude or nosy. You might say:

    “It’s great to see that you’ve been working on the issue I raised. How are things going?”

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    The following are some examples of responses you may want to consider. Response 1: I miss you too. Response 2: I am glad you called. Response 3: I was thinking about you. Response 4: It's good to hear from you. Response 5: I can't wait to see you. Response 6: How is everything? Response 7: Let me knRead more

    The following are some examples of responses you may want to consider.

    1. Response 1: I miss you too.
    2. Response 2: I am glad you called.
    3. Response 3: I was thinking about you.
    4. Response 4: It’s good to hear from you.
    5. Response 5: I can’t wait to see you.
    6. Response 6: How is everything?
    7. Response 7: Let me know when you will be free to see me.
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