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How to Ask For a Favor

It's not what you ask, it's how you ask it.
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Hey there. hi. Nice shirt. Listen, I don’t normally do this, but I was wondering: Could you maybe do me a favor and read this story?

No?

Hang on, let me rework that. 

I’d like to ask you for a favor. I’m hoping you’ll read this story because I think you’ll enjoy it and because it would gratify me deeply. If you don’t have the time or if you’re just not interested, I'll

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