Write your full name at the beginning and then create a polite ask
. For example, you can start with the words, “I would appreciate it if you could explain to me some things about my grades in your class”. Then describe your concerns shortly. Try to be very specific to make a respectful and polite concern.
How do you ask a professor for a favor?
- Be brief, so as not to require too much time to read.
- Provide basic self-introductory information so the reader quickly and accurately knows your current status.
- Demonstrate that you are aware of the reader's work and circumstances.
How do you ask a professor to review your work?
Ask for feedback on a paper or exam you've already turned in. You simply
need to email the professor and be polite
. If the professor has office hours, you can visit those, or make an appointment. You can say, “Dear Professor Smith, I didn't do as well on my exam as I expected.
How do you politely ask a professor?
- have an informative subject line.
- be concise.
- be formal: Dear Dr. Smith; Sincerely, Your Name.
- not use Mrs. or Ms.
- NOT have slang, abbreviations, or emoticons.
- if applying for an opening: address any qualifications the professor is looking for.
- if asking for a research opportunity:
How do you email your professor about your grade sample?
You could just say, “
Professor, I emailed you about my grade last week. I know how busy you are and I wanted to make sure you saw it
.” At that moment, your professor will take the time to talk to you about the grade if time is available. If not, he will arrange a time with you to have further discussions.
Can I ask you a favor reply?
The polite way to ask is “can you do me a favour?” or “
can I ask a favour?
“, but that aside, in that context then appropriate responses could be “sure” or “of course” or “yes, what is it?” or “if I can” or “it depends on the favour” – these are all valid and normal (and there are many other options).
Can I ask for a favor from you?
“Can I ask you a favour?” – This is asking
someone to do an action that you can do yourself
, you just want someone else to do it. They are different things and can be used in a situation like this: “Hi, can I ask you a favour?”
How do I make a polite request?
- “Do you mind…?.”
- “Would you mind…?
- “Could I…?”
- “Would it be ok if…?”
- “Would it be possible…?”
- “Would you be willing to…?”
How do you ask a professor to do something?
- The Salutation. Start your email to your professor with a “Dear” or “Hello”. …
- Provide Context. …
- Keep it Short. …
- Sign Off. …
- Use a Clear Subject Line. …
- Be Professional. …
- Send It from Your University Email Address.
How do you politely ask an email to a professor?
- have an informative subject line.
- be concise.
- be formal: Dear Dr. Smith; Sincerely, Your Name.
- not use Mrs. or Ms.
- NOT have slang, abbreviations, or emoticons.
- if applying for an opening: address any qualifications the professor is looking for.
- if asking for a research opportunity:
How do you ask for feedback from a lecturer?
Ask for feedback on a paper or exam you've already turned in. You simply
need to email the professor and be polite
. If the professor has office hours, you can visit those, or make an appointment. You can say, “Dear Professor Smith, I didn't do as well on my exam as I expected.
Can I ask you or could I ask you?
Can, like could and would, is
used to ask a polite question
, but can is only used to ask permission to do or say something (“Can I borrow your car?” “Can I get you something to drink?”). Could is the past tense of can, but it also has uses apart from that–and that is where the confusion lies.
What do you say when someone says they want a favor?
- Sure.
- No problem.
- I'd be happy to help you.
- It would be my pleasure.
- I'd be glad to help out.
How do you ask a favor in English?
- Could I ask you to help my brother?
- Could I bother you to give me a ride to work?
- Could I trouble you to open the door for me?
Can I ask you a favor or for a favor?
“
Can I ask you a favour
?” – This is asking someone to do an action that you can do yourself, you just want someone else to do it. They are different things and can be used in a situation like this: “Hi, can I ask you a favour?”
Does favor mean look alike?
To have a similar appearance,
to look like another person
. You favor your grandmother more than your mother.