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Direct or Indirect Requests

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  • "Please send me the report by tomorrow morning."
    Direct
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  • "Are you able to you pass me the salt, please?"
    Indirect
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  • Kindly complete the form and return it to me by Friday.
    direct
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  • "I need you to meet with me at 2 PM."
    Direct
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  • "Would you mind turning down the volume a bit?"
    Indirect
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  • I want to borrow your umbrella, please
    direct
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  • "Please make sure to lock the door when you leave."
    direct
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  • "Please proofread this document for me, when you are able"
    direct
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  • "Please RSVP to the invitation by the end of the week."
    direct
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  • It sure would be nice if you picked up the eggs from Safeway.
    indirect
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  • "Please provide a status update on the project by noon."
    direct
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  • It would be nice if you could cover my shift.
    indirect
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  • "Email me the meeting agenda"
    direct
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  • "Can you email me the meeting agenda?"
    Indirect
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  • "Please return the library books by next Monday."
    Direct
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  • Boy, this couch is heavy. I sure could use a hand lifting it.
    indirect
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