Seven requests you should never make and seven you can—and should
While You're at It…
WHAT YOU CAN'T ASK FOR
1. I ran out of time. Can you move all this stuff before you paint?
2. I have to run some errands. Could you keep an eye on the kids?
3. Since you're going out anyway, would you mind walking the dog?
4. Darn—my computer just crashed! Can you fix it?
5. FedEx is coming by to pick up this envelope. Could you make sure to be here?
6. I just blew another fuse. Mind replacing it? (If he's a plumber.)
7. The drain's backed up again. Could you fix it? (If he's an electrician.)