The Direct Approach

Simply and directly asking about the request, or a question related to the request can make the respondent look at your original request and do the required work before you get a reply.

Within a negotiation with someone, there is often a request that they change in some way.

A diplomat knows that it is futile to state the call to change too directly as many insist on having their way. Behind the arguing may lie a need for appreciation and esteem.

... or Loving Kindness Meditation is the practice of directing well-wishes toward others to evoke warm-hearted feelings.

It is practiced while sitting in a comfortable, relaxed position, breathing deeply and repeating well-wishes toward yourself first, then circling out toward others, e...