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Every practice in the library, in one list. Narrow it by how long you have, who it is written for, and where you are right now.
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Ask plainly: name the facts, say how you feel, say what you want, in a few clear sentences.
Drop the hinting. State the situation, your feeling, and the request. Clear is kind.
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