UNIT 09 : 110 - 119 Requesting and Accepting Favors or Advices

Subject: Need A Favor

Dear Ethan,

I was wondering if you could do me a favor. Could you send me the name and phone number of your contact at S&M Tech?

I want to talk to S&M about possibly providing us with reliable components to use in our products, including your OEM line. I'm sure that S&M and Fuckcom can work together, we could actually cut costs in R&D and also pass on the saving to you.

Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Oliver Chu

Type 1 -求助

Subject: Request for Photos of Du's Restaurant

Could you do me a favor? Our PR team is putting together a press kit for the upcoming G3 convention in Taipei and needs a recent photo of Du's restaurant we renovated for you last month. Would it be too much trouble for you to e-mail us a few recent photos of the interior of the restaurant with guests and staff?

Type 2 - 促請

Subject: Need Urgent Feedback on Design Change

I realize that you're quite busy with other matters, but we need to receive you immediate feedback regarding the recent design changes by the end of the week in order to meet your schedule. We'll expect your feedback soon.

Type 3 - 求同意

Subject: Request for Approval to Attend COMPUTEX

May I get your approval to attend COMPUTEX in Taipei, from July 1 to 5? Although our company has never attended the show before, I believe the exposure for our line of routers to international buyers would be huge. My proposal is attached.

Type 4 - 求 advice

Subject: Communication Problem with a PR Consultant

As you know, we recently hire an American PR consultant to promote our on-line games to the North American market. However, our internal PR staff is having a difficult time communicating our idea to the firm, possibly due to both language and culture barriers. Should we hire a new consultant who can understand both English and Taiwanese? I would sincerely appreciate any comments or advice you can give me on this.

Type 5 - advice 與 勸導

Subject: Thoughts on Investing in Mail

You asked me for advice on investing in the the mail. Based on the information you sent me, I think that the ROI numbers appear to be realistic. However, it might be a good idea to discuss your business plan at length which is a financial accountant before committing your funds.

Type 6 - 接受與拒絕 advice  

Subject: Thank You for Your Advice on Ad Agency

Thanks so much for your expert advice on choosing the right advertise company. We took your advice and found a wonderful company close to our Irvine office. Let us know if we can be of service to you in the future.

110 請求幫助

I need a big favor. Can you track down an order for me?

I'm writing to ask you a favor. Do you think I could borrow a few of your books on financial accounting?

I was wondering if you could write a recommendation letter as part of my MBA application.

Can you meet with the client at 7:00 pm tomorrow evening to discuss the schedule?

I hate to trouble you with this, but can you tell Stephanie in Sales to get in touch with Ethan about the order?

Would it be okay if I sent you my presentation draft for your review? Your experience would be extremely helpful.

I wonder if you could spare 20 minutes of your time on the phone sometime next Friday. I have a few questions about cloud security, which you, as an expert in that area, may be able to answer.

Could we get an extra set of your training material for our records?

I'm sorry to inconvenience you, but do you thing you could spend a few hours tomorrow afternoon giving a short tour of our Alabama factory to Mr. Chen?

I would appreciate if you could attend the meeting to clarify your position on the proposed changes to the policy.

As I was unable to attend your presentation last week, I would greatly appreciate your sending me a copy of the handout you distributed afterwards.

Could you possibly talk to her in person to clear up the recent issues with delivery?

Could you also send us the specific dates for each process listed on your preliminary schedule so what we can notify our supplier?

Could you help me with a favor? My team is currently putting together a bid for that power plan project in Taichung and any information you can give us about Orsted would really help us.

If it's not too much trouble, could you send the product sample to the following address directly from your factory?

Could you please forward me Oliver's proposal by e-mail so that we can compare it with others we have received?

Reviewing the contract, I came across a section that I could not fully understand. Could you explain paragraph 10 in layman's term?

So that we can obtain an objective view of any potential underlying problems, could you forward us your team's assessment of the MOU?

Would it be possible for you to bring a full set of drawings for the project?

Would it be too much trouble for you to send us the details of Mr. Chen's schedule to help us coordinate with the media?

We're in the process of producing a new brochure for the company and would like to ask you for a blurb about our service to include in the client testimonials section.

When your schedule permits, please send me the client's written comments.

If you can send me the minutes of yesterday's meeting with the purchasing manager from TSMC, I would be grateful.

We're planning to open a new office in Manila and would appreciate your assistance in locating a real estate in the area.

Would you be so kind as to send us the schematics of the new automatic transmission model?

111 促請

Pete, I seriously need that info. Please send ASAP.

Could you pleas call Ethan right away?

We really need your decision by next Tuesday 1 PM at he latest.

Because of sudden changes in design, we are scrambling to get all the new elements into place before the client's visit.

We can't delay any longer. Please send your response asap.

Since it's a critical issue for the company, please investigate the current situation in Taipei right away and report back to us.

Could you let me know if there is a particular reason why this decision is being delayed?

I realize you have a loaded schedule, but your cooperation is absolutely necessary.

We require your immediate action without further delay.

It's absolutely imperative that you revise the specification immediately.

I cannot stress enough the urgent nature of this situation.

Meeting the deadline requires your team's swift action on that issue.

Due to the urgent nature of this matter, your expediting the request is essential.

We're late as it is, so I would appreciate your prompt response.

112 要求批准、許可

If it's all right with you, I would like to send out an official request for proposal for the new factory design-build contract, rather than negotiate with a single contractor.

Would it be okay for me to work on the MediaTek project with the new team from Japan?

Is it possible for me to attend the sales convention in LA next month?

I would like your approval for a limited marketing survey to ascertain consumer's brand recognition of All Out Spray. An outline, including the proposed budget, is attached.

Could I get your permission to hire a training company to teach the team members about American culture before they are sent CA?

Please allow me to purchase a new laptop as my old one is now five years old.

With your permission, I would like to discuss the contract directly with their attorneys.

May I join the meeting tomorrow so that I can present our team's ideas on the proposed porjects?

May I ask your permission to take a day off to attend my son's graduation.

I respectfully request a leave of absence to attend to my friend's funeral.

113 批准、同意

Is it possible for us to extend the decision date to March 21 so that our CTO has time to review the proposal?

Is there any chance that a colleague of mine, Ashley Chow, can spend a day at your office on May 12? As she is visiting a customer in Taipei next week, she will need an Internet access and the use of a copier.

Would it be possible for the members of my club to use the vacant lot in front of your warehouse to practice soccer every Wednesday evening?

Could we move up the release date a week earlier to March 18?

Would you consider joining the board of directors for one year?

If it's at all possible, I would like my son to be wait-listed for your school.

We would like your permission to add three days to the project schedule to account for the shutdown from the severe typhoon that passed the area last week.

Could I possibly get on the waiting list?

Would it be acceptable to you if I express-mailed the documents instead of sending a large file by e-mail?

If it's not too much of an inconvenience, could we move the meeting to next week?

Would it be possible to get an extension on the deadline for the submitting the proposal?

May I use your name as a reference for my job application to MIT?

114 求建議

What's your take on the new proposal from TSMC?

What do you think I should so in this situation?

How do you think I should handle the copyright infringement?

Do you think it's a good idea for our team to pursue this account?

When do you think is the best time to invest in mutual funds?

What do you think I should do about Jean, who lately has not been as productive as she has been before the merger?

How do you think we should respond to attached e-mail?

As someone who has had experience in this area, which would you suggest as a better method?

Can you suggest a few ways to increase to the success rate of our direct-mail campaign?

What's your advice on choosing the most appropriate graduate business school for our high potentials?

Do you have any advice about how I can convince Mrs. Chu to accept the position as the new creative director?

All things being equal, which contractor do you think is the smart choice?

Any advice you can give me about handling the crisis would be greatly appreciated.

Could you give me a few pointers about choosing the right CRM system for our school?

As an expert in the field, would you recommend that we proceed with the planned investment in the mail?

I would appreciate any advice you have on how to modify the parking lot design without compromising structural integrity.

I would be grateful for you advice on conducting interviews with NTU students.

We would welcome any advice you could give us on creating an effective marketing strategy for the Asia market.

115 對詢問給建議

Why don't you ask him directly if his concern is with appropriate compensation?

Have you tried rebooting your computer? That might be your solution.

It's my experience that problems have a tendency to pile up if you don't nip them in the bud.

I'm not sure that a direct-mail campaign is the most effective method in your case.

I would try tightening the screws. If it doesn't work,open the cover and see if all the wiring is intact.

You might need to discuss the copyright infringement issue with an experienced attorney. If you would like, I can provide a few references.

You might consider asking for a face-to-face meeting with the shipping manager to discuss the recent delays.

It might be a good idea to find out if the competitor has already talked to the company.

I suggest that, rather than hire a full-time employee, you contract out the work to a specialist to save cost in the long run.

I suggest you narrow down your choices to three schools and compare such things as annual tuition, acceptance rate and international student enrollment rate.

I recommend that you request value engineering proposals from the two contractors.

My advise is to run the commercial on the weekends when most people are off work.

My suggestion would be to first find out if his lack of productivity is related to possible personality conflicts with his new co-workers.

Every simulation is different, of course, so without more information, it's difficult to provide a sound advise. Generally, however, the best method is to approach it from a scientific angle.

116 主動建議

Here is some free advice.

Normally I don't send out unsolicited advice, but this is an exception.

I know you didn't ask me for two cents, but I feel obligated to give it to you anyway.

I don't mean to be so presumptuous as to tell you how to run your business, Jane, but I'm concerned.

I hope you will forgive me for offering an advice you didn't ask for, but as a long-time business associate and a friend, I felt I had to tell you this.

117 勸告 

You really should invest in mutual funds right now.

I'm convinced that setting up a mandatory meeting of all suppliers is an absolute necessity.

I strongly urge you to contact the plant supervisor immediately.

I strongly advise you to start calling up the people on the list to get their feedback on this crisis.

Our single most important goal right now should be regain the TSMC account.

118 接受建議

We made the changes as you advised, and now we're back in business!

Your advice was excellent, and we're glad we took it.

Thank you for your timely advice regarding the CRM system.

As you suggested, we implemented the process today. It's working.

Thanks for your thoughtful advice on the mall investment. You were so right about discussing the business plan with a financial accountant.

Your advice has meant a great deal to me. I can't thank you enough.

119 拒絕建議

Your suggestion was a good one, and though I may regret not taking it, I've decided to quit the company.

Although your advice was great, I had to follow the opinion of the board.

Thanks for your well-meaning advice, but because the timing does not seem right at this point in time, we have decided to stay with our existing consultant.

I appreciate your advice about extending the hours at the store. Unfortunately, that would be difficult because of the city's restrictions on store hours.

We're grateful for your taking the time to provide such a detailed solution to our current crisis. However, our team has implemented a new process, and we would like to wait and see if it works.