1. verb /ˈɑːsk,ˈæsk,ˈæks/
b) approach someone to do something.
2. noun /ˈɑːsk,ˈæsk,ˈæks/
a) An act or instance of asking.
To ask for a gift is a privilege, a wonderful expression of commitment to and ownership of the organization. Getting a yes to an ask can be a rush, but asking for the gift can and should be just as rewarding.
b) Something asked or asked for; a request.
Communication researchers call this the foot-in-the-door syndrome. Essentially its based on the observation that people who respond positively to a small “ask” are more likely to respond to a bigger “ask” later on.
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