5. Be Specific
Don't start asking for a favour with vague statements like, are you around this weekend? Or "Can you get me a job?"
Instead, you must be extremely specific about what you want. This provides a scope for the person and makes them more likely to do it. Ask this instead:
"Are you free on Saturday afternoon? I need to pick up a couch from ABC Store and I was wondering if you could drive me over in your pickup to get it.”
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