1. Consider How Your Favour Impacts Them
When asking for a favour you are putting someone out of their way. Remember that asking for a favour is like selling someone a pitch to buy.
You must be empathetic and seek to add value to them too. Here's why:
1. You can talk on their terms and what they can do. This way it becomes more relational.
2. As you listen to the other person you can adapt what you are asking for to better suit them.
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