In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your product is unique, the customer misses out by not buying it immediately. Avoid saying anything negative about competitors. Instead, focus on explaining what your item does better than other products.  For example, say, “Our customers save an average of 30% on energy costs every year.” Be specific. Saying, “This light bulb reduces your energy usage” isn’t convincing. Anyone selling a lightbulb can say it. Provide concrete reasons for how the item helps the consumer right now. They should feel like they are missing out by waiting. Note a couple of ways a customer’s life would change by owning the item today. For example, you could say, ”This light bulb saves you $1 an hour compared to regular bulbs.” Scarcity encourages potential customers to make a quick decision about buying. Items that are popular, limited, or retired are often the most sought after. Anytime you think of a way to do this, mention it to the customer or write it directly onto your sales page.  For instance, your sale page might say, “Limited! Only 2 pairs of shoes left in stock.” You might hint to a customer, “This video game has been super popular lately. I had 6 people ask me about it yesterday and I’ve heard it’s very good.” Sales are also a sort of scarcity. Tell people there is a sale or keep the sale information listed near your item. Even if the sale doesn’t offer a big discount, it can encourage customers to act now. Something as simple as “15% off until Friday!” can encourage customers to make the purchase. Customers often feel unsure and come up with reasons to avoid making a purchase. Read your product and benefit descriptions again, then think of reasons why you would pass on a purchase. If you can explain why these objections aren’t meaningful, you can convince a reluctant customer to make a purchase.  Money, time, and a desire to discuss the decision with a partner are a few objections you can overcome. Utilize the time you have to make the benefits sound more appealing in order to overcome all 3 of these objections. You only get one shot online. Refine your description by focusing on the benefits. For offline sales, respond to the objections directly. For example, if a person says “I need to think about it,” you can explain more benefits about buying the product as well as the return policy.
Summary: Emphasize what is unique about your product. Describe how the item will solve a customer’s needs. Hint that the product is in high demand. Use sales to create a purchasing time limit. Explain why customers should buy the item today.

Making contact with your loved one is an important part of making amends. Don’t wait around for your loved one to reach out or for it to happen naturally. When your loved one is ill and dying, make it your first priority to get back into his or her life.  Try making a phone call, sending a letter, or stopping by to see your loved one. There is no right way to make contact, so choose most comfortable option for you. Keep in mind that it might be difficult to reach out, especially if it has been a while since you last talked. When your loved one is dying, there may be times when he or she is not feeling well or is out of it because of medications. These might not be the best times to try to make amends. Instead, pick a time when your loved one is awake and alert enough to listen and understand you. Try asking your loved one’s caregiver about the best time to stop by or call. When you make amends with your loved one, you may want to ensure that you will have some privacy to talk. It might be hard to express your feelings with other friends or family members around. Your loved one may also be less likely to want to talk to you or listen to what you have to say if other people are around. Try requesting privacy with your loved one by saying something like, “I was hoping just the two of us could talk for a while. Would that be okay?” If your loved one agrees, then the other people in the room might just leave. If not, then try saying, “Could you please excuse us for a few minutes?” When you are trying to make amends with your dying loved one, try to do it as soon as possible. If you know that your loved one is going to die but hasn't died yet, you have the time to make amends. This will help you avoid the guilt and regret of your loved one passing before you made amends. Even if your loved one's doctor has given your loved one a certain number of months to live, you should not wait. The sooner you make amends, the more time you will have with your loved one to repair your relationship before they die.
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One-sentence summary -- Make the connection. Pick the right time to reconnect. Request a private conversation. Don't put it off.

Problem: Article: Oftentimes this will be the manager immediately above you. In any case, you should start with them, or with a more senior colleague or co-worker. They will have the experience to help you and give you the feedback you need. You should follow the norms in your office for emails. Humility goes a long way in asking for feedback, but don’t be so humble that your boss or manager thinks you know nothing about your job. Rather, frame the questions in ways that show your progress on a project or task. This will let the boss know you aren’t just sitting on your hands waiting for feedback. Also keep in mind the following tips.  You can say, “I was working on the presentation for tomorrow when I ran into a snag with the format—I’m not sure if I’m following the company’s standard. I’ve attached the presentation. Do you have any suggestions for the format? Thank you for your help with this.” Don’t forget to thank them in the email. This can help you avoid overly broad feedback that is unlikely to help you at your job. Avoid yes or no questions, unless necessary. Instead focus on specific parts of a project that need work. Try not to bombard your boss or co-worker with all the possible questions you could have about your job all at once.  You can say, for example, “I wasn’t sure how to proceed with the Eastman file. The client hasn’t responded to my emails, and since it is a high-priority assignment, I thought it best to email you to see what I should do.” If you are looking for more general feedback in the form of a review or report, request that specifically. Being polite, concise, and as specific as you can will help. For instance you could ask for a report on your efficiency or creativity. If you are asking for feedback from those who report to you, you may need to conduct an anonymous survey. If the feedback suggested you need a lot of improvement or that your work is not up to par, make sure to include a brief statement of how you’ll fix it. Give yourself time to process the emotions before immediately responding. Make sure you reply within 1-2 days at most.
Summary:
Address the person best qualified to comment on your work. Be polite and humble in the email. Be specific in your feedback request. Send a thank-you email once they’ve responded.