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How do you ask for pictures, professionally?
Tim | Oct 3 2007
I have an iPhone. I use the Mac Address Book and Mail.app, but this question could easily apply to someone that owns a Treo and works in Windows. How do you politely and professionally ask people to provide you with photos that can be connected to their vCard or Contact info? I find that it's really nice to have the visual reminder of the human being on the other end of the phone or email. I love seeing the picture pop up as I search QuickSilver for a phone number. It's a simple visual confirmation that I've typed the name in right and haven't chosen John Miller when I wanted John McMillen. Despite how useful it is, I still haven't figured out how to ask people at work for photos (including managers, etc) in a way that doesn't sound completely ridiculous. Anyone have any ideas? 2 Comments
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 I think it’s perfectly okSubmitted by caid on October 4, 2007 - 5:23am.
I think it's perfectly ok to ask for something, using your honest desire as basis for the formulation, given that you graciously accept the reply. For instance, I wouldn't find it ridiculous at all to simply ask "I would like to have a picture of you to associate with your address information in my filing system to help knowing for sure whom I am corresponding with, do you have a picture I can use?" It's important to
There is a lot of power from using genuine feelings and needs in communication. I can heartily recommend the book "Flawless Consulting" by Peter Block for a more indepth look. » POSTED IN:
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