The Timing of Making A Request

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Time Investment:
1 - 2 minutes
Date Added:
10/12/2021
Date Created:
2005

It's important to make requests specific and doable. Also, without a swift request immediately after we state our observation, feeling, and need in regard to the situation, the other person is left guessing what we want. Instead, a swift request can bring clarity and lessen the potential for the listener to become defensive or argue.

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