# Ask for a referral, recommendation, or introduction

Makes it easy for someone to say yes to a referral, LinkedIn recommendation, or warm introduction.

- Topic: Email & Workplace Communication
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Write, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/ask-for-a-referral-recommendation-or-introduction

## Prompt

```text
Help me ask someone for a favor in a way that's easy to say yes to.

**What I'm asking for:** [referral / LinkedIn recommendation / reference / introduction to someone / testimonial]
**Who I'm asking:** [NAME, relationship, how well we know each other, when we last spoke]
**Why them:** [what they know about my work]
**Context:** [the job, opportunity, or person I want to reach]
**Deadline:** [DATE, if any]

Write a short message that:
- Reconnects naturally if we haven't spoken in a while.
- Makes the ask specific in one sentence.
- Removes effort for them: include the key points they could mention, or a forwardable blurb for introductions.
- Gives them an easy, guilt-free way to decline.
- Stays under 150 words.

Also give me a polite follow-up to send after one week if there's no reply.
```

## What to fill in

- what they know about my work
- the job, opportunity, or person I want to reach
- DATE, if any

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