Sentences with phrase «ask for a favor in»

He asked for favor in the eyes of his boss, the King.

So you believe the creator of life, the universe, and everything placed more importance on Joel Osteen asking him for a favor in healing your mother than keeping 29,000 children from dying?

It's crucial to maintain constant contact with your community — not just when you need to ask for a favor in the form of sharing or promoting your book.

You ask for the favor in a humble and very polite fashion, without a lot of extraneous explanation or narrative.

One should not ask for any favor in thank you letter, as they are meant for appreciating only.

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Research conducted at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, found that study participants asked to complete a survey were significantly more likely to do so if the survey included a Post-it note with a handwritten message asking for their help, akin to a favor.

Five - minute favors are selfless giving acts you do for someone without asking for anything in return from the person whom you help.

If changing your greeting results in nearly one more out of 10 people responding to your emails — whether you're cold emailing, trying to connect, or simply asking a friend for a favor — it's definitely worth it.

Most of us have been in situations where someone asked for a favor long before they built the social capital to make that kind of request, if they built any capital at all.

Five - minute favors are giving acts, without asking for anything in return from the person whom you're offering help.

To his credit, in this latest fiasco, Dimon hasn't overtly asked for special favors.

In its most basic form, this type of sexual harassment involves an employer asking an employee or a job applicant for a sexual favor in return for employment or some job benefiIn its most basic form, this type of sexual harassment involves an employer asking an employee or a job applicant for a sexual favor in return for employment or some job benefiin return for employment or some job benefit.

The result, the research shows, is those in need of help tend to stop asking for it after the first no, whilst those in a position to help are MORE likely to grant a favor if they're asked twice.

In other words, this person knows he or she shouldn't be asking you for this favor but will ask anyway.

Changing your greeting from «regards» to «thanks» can result in one 10 percent more responding to your emails — whether you're cold emailing, asking for a favor, or trying to connect — which means it's definitely worth it.

He repeatedly proclaimed to be in favor of some sort of regulation of Facebook but demurred when asked for specifics.

The mere fact that politicians are asking for Zuckerberg's help in drafting new laws could certainly work in Facebook's favor.

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Ask for too many concessions from the seller, like a contribution toward your closing costs, and they might skip your offer in favor of the next one.

I love Allah and everyone I swear I want to see everyone who reads this in heaven, don't get mad do me a favor and please just like we Muslims respect ur book respect ours, go and find a Quran translated in English and read read at least the first 10 pages then listen to a reciter his name Is sheikh al maher al Miakli, then ask ur self why am I hear if u will not sacrifice for god (Allah) s sake why did he Jesus say or sins our forgiven and let us do whatever we want here without purpose and give us heaven.

Steve Martin... and they'll throw in some grace and favor as a free gift if you order right now... just don't ask for mercy!

She rejects apocalyptic hope in favor of prophetic hope, in which the outcome depends upon human obedience.5 She asks rhetorically: «Can God — independently of whatever «the world,» and therefore society, does or fails to do — bestow forgiveness directly on a penitent man and make possible a new beginning for him?»

You would tell that person to ask your father for a favor in your name because you are a beloved child of your father.

Would you ask your mother for a favor and say, «I'm asking this favor in your name»?

Thus, in response to any uncritical willingness to adopt for worship whatever music people favor in their radio listening, one might ask: Is it possible that musicians in our notably secular era have become especially adept at shaping music to specifically erotic, recreational and commercial purposes?

TIP: If you're a college student in a dorm room, (or even someone who stays at the office all day) do yourself a favor and ask a loved one for a Nutribullet as a gift to take with you (or even buy one yourself if you have some money saved up).

This feud has also had the wrinkle of a dispute between Vince McMahon and on - screen COO Triple - H, the latter of whom made himself the special guest referee for this match after Maddox — who screwed over Bryan in favor of Wade Barrett while officiating a match on Raw — asked Mr. McMahon if he could be the ref.

Me asking why Seo would be preferred to play on the right rather than left got more up votes than down and considering I get down votes for my arrogance... I would not say the question I asked is clear for everyone, or if it is then it is in favor of what I asked.

Unrelenting media coverage did him no favors among critics who took issue with his shoot - first - ask - questions - later style, and Young ultimately was overtaken in the race for the NPOY honors that he seemed on the verge of locking up at one point.

And if you want alcohol in any drink, you have to ask for it (e.g. «Banamama with run, por favor»).

Ask for advice and help from mothers who have breastfed their babies, a lactation consultant oral pediatrician who favors breast milk in case your nipples get sore, get engorged or in case the breast milk supply isn't how you want it to be.

For today's Buffet, carrots, corn sugar, a favor to ask (again), and two exciting TLT interviews in the offing.

My husband told me that we should only ask Mother Nature for one favor, and I had used up that favor in avoiding a medically necessary c - section by having my partial placenta previa move itself (at 35 weeks) so that I could have the natural delivery that I so badly wanted.

I'm asking you to do this as a personal favor to me, even if you don't ultimately vote for Golisano in the general election.

Facebookers who had identified themselves as Tea Party supporters or Christian rock fans, or who had posted messages in favor of tax cuts or against abortion, found an ad from Bachmann waiting for them on their profile page in the weeks before the vote, asking for their support and directing them to a link where they could arrange a free ride to the polling place.

«That's how you avoid people coming in and asking for favors and stuff like that.

They were also asked whether they would be in favor of a restructuring proposal for the Library System intended to streamline governance, stabilize annual funding and give the public a greater voice in the Libraries.

Jurors will also be asked what they know and feel about Silver, who stands accused of using his powerful position in the New York legislature to dole out favors to Dr. Taub and a real estate company in return for $ 4 million in kickbacks that he received through two law firms he was affiliated with.

Go out there and ask people whether they are in favor of «Medicare for All» and I guarantee you, you'll get an earful.»

Asked why the county organization is going with Diaz, Garcia said, «It's the same old musical chairs» in the Bronx, where favored elected politicians move between Albany and City Hall, often being selected in a party process for a special election rather than through a primary.

Still, for what it's worth, he insisted that Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whom the party endorsed in 2010, did not ask MacKay to come out in favor of gay marriage.

In other evidence Boyland was shown asking for money in exchange for political favors, including a request for $ 250,000 to pay for his legal fees resulting from the first court case in which he was found not guiltIn other evidence Boyland was shown asking for money in exchange for political favors, including a request for $ 250,000 to pay for his legal fees resulting from the first court case in which he was found not guiltin exchange for political favors, including a request for $ 250,000 to pay for his legal fees resulting from the first court case in which he was found not guiltin which he was found not guilty.

The council voted 41 in favor and 6 against on two bills that will largely end cooperation with the federal government when it requests an immigration detainer — which asks Corrections or the NYPD to hold a person for 48 hours when they might otherwise be released so that the person can be handed over the the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.

While Senate Democratic Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins has blamed the Senate Republican majority for blocking ethics reform, she should ask Assembly Democrats why they sabotaged the pension bill in favor of a watered - down version.

So don't begrudge us for knowing somebody that we always knew, and that was there in the trenches with us,» Mr. Sharpton said, saying he had never asked for favors or back room deals — only access and policy changes.

A few examples: I think that women aren't as good at asking for favors as part of business barters, which is how so much gets accomplished in industry.

In your head, a rapid - fire simulation runs: If I were him and someone asked me for a favor when I was in such an overtaxed state, how would that make me feeIn your head, a rapid - fire simulation runs: If I were him and someone asked me for a favor when I was in such an overtaxed state, how would that make me feein such an overtaxed state, how would that make me feel?

All shy science trainees are painfully aware of how many times they are called on to «perform» in the course of their work: they may have to present a PhD defense before a dissertation committee; participate in an interview for a fellowship; lead a seminar or give a Powerpoint presentation to a group; ask a supervisor for a promotion; or simply summon the nerve to ask a co-worker for a favor.

Justice lawyers also filed their own 54 - page motion for summary judgment asking the court to rule in their favor.

As one that repeatedly asked that you rescind your bet in favor of a gentleman's bet, I commend you for agreeing to a non-financial bet.