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Request manager approval to extend a quote by one week
- For Sales and customer success
- You practice Giving the right context
- Time about 5 minutes
- Level Beginner
About this exercise
Write a Slack request to your manager, Lin, asking approval to extend a quote's validity. Plain text, exactly 4 lines starting Ask:, Why:, Impact:, Need by:. Each line under 18 words. Why is one real reason from the notes, Impact states what the extension costs (nothing in price), Need by gives a day and date. No emoji.
Common mistakes when you ask AI for this
- Vague ask. The AI writes 'can I get more time'. Try: Add: "Ask names the quote and the new expiry date."
- Adding discount talk. The AI suggests sweetening the deal. Try: Add: "No discount, competitor or confidence talk."
- Missing date. The AI writes 'soon'. Try: Add: "Need by: day and date."
- Chatty message. The AI writes a paragraph with emoji. Try: Add: "Four labeled lines, plain text, no emoji."
What a strong prompt includes
- Lists the four labels
- Names the quote and dates
- States no price impact
- Requires day and date
- Bans extras
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