Making Requests. Tip #2 Making More Than One Request
If you make two requests in a letter or email, the second request should include the word “also”, as we can see here:
Dear Mr Smith
I recently saw an advertisement for your new range of kitchen equipment. I own a small retail shop selling household goods and am interested in buying some of your new products. Could you therefore please send me your price list? [first request]
I would also be grateful if you could include details of delivery and postage. [second request, with also]
Thank you in advance.
Best regards
Remember to put the word “please” at the end of a request. If you put it in the middle like this – “Could you please send me the report by Friday?”- it sounds more like an order to do something.
