Important tips for request letters.

• Introduce yourself and remind the reader of your connection (if necessary) before making your request.

• Be brief and Promote goodwill and trust.

• Be clear in making any kind of request to the person(s) involved.

• The reason(s) of your request should be in plain words and direct to the point.

• Don’t ever forget to mention the special contributions, the reader can make or how he/she can be helpful to you. Mention why you chose him or her, any benefits of fulfilling the request, etc.

• Be particularly courteous and tactful when writing a request letter. Put the reader at ease, and help her or him feel that responding will not be burdensome.

• Include as much detail as necessary to clearly convey your request.

• Don’t be manipulative. Be assertive but not overbearing.

• Be confident and persuasive, always Strive to make the person feel complimented that you would ask the favor of him or her.

• Make only reasonable requests.

• Do not create any confusions regarding the event, time of the event, venue of the event, and most important the dates of the event. Make it easy for the person to understand and respond.

• Do everything in your power so that the request can be granted.