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    Yes, that's the appropriate way to ask. You can also ask them for their feedback, and then ask for comments on their feedback, but it sounds like a bit of a roundabout way to go about it. For example, you could say: "Please review my work. I'd appreciate your comments." What are the differences betwRead more

    Yes, that’s the appropriate way to ask. You can also ask them for their feedback, and then ask for comments on their feedback, but it sounds like a bit of a roundabout way to go about it. For example, you could say: “Please review my work. I’d appreciate your comments.”

    What are the differences between the two?

    1. The first sentence is more polite and less direct. It asks for feedback without directly asking for it.
    2. The second sentence is a little blunt, but it’s direct and gets right to the point.
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    You can say, Dear Friend, I’m writing to you because I know you would be able to help me out in this difficult situation. You are my very best friend and I need your help. I’m having a very hard time financially and I need to pay off some debts. I need $ 5.00 so that I can make it through the month.Read more

    You can say,

    1. Dear Friend, I’m writing to you because I know you would be able to help me out in this difficult situation.
    2. You are my very best friend and I need your help.
    3. I’m having a very hard time financially and I need to pay off some debts. I need $ 5.00 so that I can make it through the month.
    4. I’ve been very careful with my money, but this is what happens when you get a little behind.
    5. I’m counting on your generosity to help me out of this jam. I will repay you as soon as possible. Thank you so much for being there for me.
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    Yes, this is correct. You can say "please" in order to politely ask for something or to express a polite request. In this case, you are politely asking the reader to tell you if they have any comments or suggestions.

    Yes, this is correct. You can say “please” in order to politely ask for something or to express a polite request. In this case, you are politely asking the reader to tell you if they have any comments or suggestions.

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    The best way to respond to this greeting is to agree with the person who greeted you. You also need to respond in a timely manner. The reply to "glad to connect with you" is "Thank you, sir / madam".

    The best way to respond to this greeting is to agree with the person who greeted you. You also need to respond in a timely manner.

    The reply to “glad to connect with you” is “Thank you, sir / madam“.

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    Yes, it is correct. This kind of email is called a follow-up email and it means that the sender wants you to check if there are any changes or corrections required in the email. This kind of email has been used for decades and there are several variations of it. The basic one is as follows: Dear Mr.Read more

    Yes, it is correct. This kind of email is called a follow-up email and it means that the sender wants you to check if there are any changes or corrections required in the email. This kind of email has been used for decades and there are several variations of it. The basic one is as follows:

    Dear Mr. XYZ,

    Thanks for your email. I would like to confirm the following information and then proceed with the work. Kindly let me know if any further changes are required.

    Regards,
    Please reply at your earliest.

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    Yes, this is a correct usage. However, it is usually more common to ask a question and then state what you want. For example: "Would you please let me know if there is any update?" or "Could you please let me know if there is any update?

    Yes, this is a correct usage. However, it is usually more common to ask a question and then state what you want. For example: “Would you please let me know if there is any update?” or “Could you please let me know if there is any update?

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    1. Nice to meet you, 2. Great to meet you, 3. Awesome to meet you, 4. Cool to meet you, 5. Thanks for meeting me, 6. Good to e-meet you.

    1. Nice to meet you,

    2. Great to meet you,

    3. Awesome to meet you,

    4. Cool to meet you,

    5. Thanks for meeting me,

    6. Good to e-meet you.

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    To ask politely for an update in an email, you can use words like "please" and "thank you." For example: "I have attached the document that I mentioned. Please let me know when it has been uploaded." Or... "Please let me know when the report is ready to be released." These are both polite ways of asRead more

    To ask politely for an update in an email, you can use words like “please” and “thank you.” For example: “I have attached the document that I mentioned. Please let me know when it has been uploaded.” Or… “Please let me know when the report is ready to be released.” These are both polite ways of asking for an update. You can also say, “I would appreciate an update on the project as soon as possible,” or “I would appreciate an update on the project as soon as possible.” These phrases are more direct. They mean, “I would like to get an update on the project as soon as possible.”

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