DO NOT ask "Why don't you...?". "Why don't" questions are not questions, they are passive aggression. The question doesn't ask for help, it asks for your reason for NOT helping. It's really saying "tell me why you AREN'T helping me (or help me)". Pay attention to commercials. They use this trick all the time. …
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Similar advice applies when trying to convey a message (rather than asking for help) to superiors at your job. State your message in no more than five sentences. When people see long emails, they typically do one or more of the following: a) make a decision to read it later when they have more time (yeah right) b)…
At some point in your career, you'll need to reach out for help or advice from someone who's been there, knows…