A request is not neutral if you
A) believe that the reader will object to granting your request.
B) anticipate no resistance from the reader responding to your request.
C) think the reader will appreciate the opportunity to comply with your request.
D) are making a simple request without persuasion.
E) put a direct question or polite request in the first sentence or two.

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If you believe that the reader will object to granting your request, it means that you have some level of awareness that the request may not be neutral, and that the reader may not find it easy to fulfill. This non-neutral approach may have an impact on how you word your request and how persuasive you are in convincing the reader to fulfill it.

A Request Is Not Neutral If You