How to Ask for What You Want
Sometimes asking for what you want isn’t easy, but with practice you will be able to raise your voice without feeling like a jerk.
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You Will Need
- A pen
- Paper
- A friend
- A tape recorder (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Start small
Start small by asking for things that are not very important to you from people you trust.
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Step 2
Identify something important
Identify something important to ask for once you have built up confidence from asking for less important things.
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Step 3
Write a script
Write a script asking for something you want to get a feel of what words you will use.
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Record yourself speaking your script to see how you sound asking.
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Step 4
Rehearse
Rehearse with a friend or a trusted colleague so that you are comfortable saying the words.
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Step 5
Ask away
After you have practiced and prepared, all you now have to do is ask.
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The Rolling Stones' song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" was named as the 100th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
