– Demonstrate that you’ve tried to help yourself. …
– Demonstrate that you’ve acted on the person’s advice previously. …
– Consider the timing of your request. …
– Use the “foot-in-the-door” or the “door-in-the-face.” …
– Don’t make someone guess what you want. …
– Make your requests using multiple channels. …
– Give help.
‘Can you help me ? ‘ is a question for someone you know is capable of ‘helping you’. ‘Could you help me ? ‘ is a question for someone, whose ability to help is in doubt, and you’re asking whether – if they can help, would they ?
Also question is, How do you politely ask someone for help?
– (To) give (someone) a hand / (To) lend (someone) a hand. This is another really common way to ask for help in English. …
– To help someone out. Help me out, help you out, help them out. …
– (To) help out. It can be with assistance or it can be with money. …
– (To) do (someone) a favour. …
– I could use some help. …
– I could use a hand.
Also, How do you ask someone if they need help? Instead of saying, “Call me if I can do anything,” identify a need and just do it. It is better to say, “I can pick Joey up at school on Tuesday and bring him to practice,” instead of “Call me if you need anything.” Be specific in your offer to help.
Accordingly, Could you please help me out meaning? Meaning they are a good friend and are with you in times of need. Or it could be the opposite, that when there is a problem some person is always there, suggesting they’re causing the problem.
How do you ask a friend for help?
– Share your story. …
– Say “yes” when help is offered. …
– Ask for quiet company. …
– Be honest about what you do and don’t need. …
– Instead of seeking help, seek lessons. …
– Don’t forget to set boundaries. …
– Ask others what they think you need.
How do you tell someone you need emotional support?
– Step in to Do the To-Dos. …
– Make a Thoughtful Move. …
– Try a Post-It Filled With Supportive Reminders and Questions. …
– Just Show Up. …
– Recognize Their Efforts and Say “Thank You” …
– Truly “See” Them. …
– Remind Them of Their Favorite Things. …
– Text an Out-Of-The-Blue Compliment.
Is help to correct?
The “to” infinitive and the bare infinitive are equally correct after “help”. In practice, many speakers omit “to”, or prefer to use it only in formal writing.
How do you respectfully ask for something?
– Be direct but polite. …
– Don’t make it sound bad. …
– Avoid guilt. …
– Don’t cross the line. …
– Show respect. …
– Avoid constant one-sided favors. …
– Be personal but straightforward. …
– Take “No” for an answer.
Have someone do or to do?
To amplify on jarabina’s answer, ‘someone do something’ is a clause, with ‘someone’ as its subject: I’ll have [someone do something]. But in ‘someone to do something’, there is an object ‘someone’, which is modified by an infinitive clause of purpose: I’ll have [someone [to do something]].
What is the meaning of can you help me?
request for help
How do you ask someone for something for you?
– Act as if you expect to get it. …
– Ask someone who can give it to you. …
– Get the other person’s full attention. …
– Be clear and specific. …
– Ask from the heart. …
– Ask with humor and creativity. …
– Give something to get something. …
– Ask repeatedly.
Have something done VS have someone do something?
The person doing the action of the verb is not the main point. However, the result of the action is the main point. The second pattern is have + [someone] + verb + [object]. We use this pattern when we want to focus on the person doing the action.
How do you politely ask for information?
– Can you tell me…? Could you tell me…?
– Can anyone tell me…? / Could anyone tell me…?
– Do you know…?
– Do you have any idea…? Do you happen to know…?
– I wonder if you could tell me…
How do you ask for help when you are struggling?
– 1 – Resist Stigmatizing Yourself. Depression is a problem that has a solution. …
– 2 – Reach Out Where You Feel the Most Comfortable. …
– 3 – Practice Saying That You’re Not Okay. …
– 4 – Have Someone Else Call for an Appointment. …
– 5 – Don’t Be Afraid of a Diagnosis.
How do you ask for emotional consent?
– Send a message in advance.
– Give them options for if and when they can talk/listen.
– Let them know what you need.
– Let them know how long you need (if you know)
– Be OK with them saying no.
How do I ask my friend for emotional support?
– Share your story. …
– Say “yes” when help is offered. …
– Ask for quiet company. …
– Be honest about what you do and don’t need. …
– Instead of seeking help, seek lessons. …
– Don’t forget to set boundaries. …
– Ask others what they think you need.
Has someone or have someone?
‘If anyone has a photo’ is correct as ‘anyone’ is singular and needs a matching singular form of the verb (Have). ‘If anyone HAVE a photo’ is not possible. Singular nouns and uncountable nouns use has whereas plural nouns use ‘have’. In this sentence, ‘has’ is the word to be used.
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