A specific request makes it easy for another person to agree. The request shows respect for the other person's time. It defines the amount of work needed.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A specific request makes it easy for another person to agree.
The request shows respect for the other person's time. It defines the amount of work needed.
A person should make a request very clear. The request must have a small, defined scope. It should also state how much time is needed. This shows the person asking for help has thought about the problem. It also shows respect for the other person's time.
A developer needs help with code. The developer asks a teammate, 'Do you have five minutes to look at this line of code? I see an error, and I think it is a small mistake I am missing.' This specific request makes it easy for the teammate to say yes.
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A specific request makes it easy for another person to agree. The request shows respect for the other person's time. It defines the amount of work needed.