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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
Push in polite way
I need information, but it seems that the person on the other end is prioritizing other things and doesn't reply. How do I express my desperation without sounding pushy?
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What can you offer in return that the other person wants or needs? Are you corresponding by email or by phone? Try another method of contact.
- What can you offer in return that the other person wants or needs?
- Are you corresponding by email or by phone?
- Try another method of contact.
- A very polite request and an honest description of your needs and deadlines might help.
- Get another person, such as mutual friend, to intercede.
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What can you offer in return that the other person wants or needs?
Are you corresponding by email or by phone? Try another method of contact.
A very polite request and an honest description of your needs and deadlines might help.
Get another person, such as mutual friend, to intercede.
Are you corresponding by email or by phone? Try another method of contact.
A very polite request and an honest description of your needs and deadlines might help.
Get another person, such as mutual friend, to intercede.
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What's the nature of the relationship?
Is it
eg a friend?
eg a subordinate
eg a colleague at the same level??
Is it
eg a friend?
eg a subordinate
eg a colleague at the same level??
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It's work related. My company needs information from someone who represent the customer.
We communicate by email. I have an option to call, but I am trying to develop my written skill to achieve the needed results. English is not my first language and I tend to make more mistakes in speaking communication versus written.
I did explain my position and made it very convenient for this person
We communicate by email. I have an option to call, but I am trying to develop my written skill to achieve the needed results. English is not my first language and I tend to make more mistakes in speaking communication versus written.
I did explain my position and made it very convenient for this person
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Sometimes it is helpful to give a deadline for their response.
I'm sorry to be so persistent on this matter, but please understand my position. We desperately need an answer by the end of the month, so the project can proceed without delay.
I'm sorry to be so persistent on this matter, but please understand my position. We desperately need an answer by the end of the month, so the project can proceed without delay.
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