Soliciting Details about Audiences
Guidelines and Alternate Phrases
State your purpose.
I want to make sure I’m meeting the specific needs of your audience. Would you help me by answering a few questions?
Audience needs and expectations vary, so I want to make sure my comments are appropriate. Your answers to the following questions will help me focus my efforts.
I’m wondering about my aim. That is, I want to shoot my comments straight to the heart with your group. For example, will you answer the following:...
Ask your questions as specifically as possible.
Make response easy.
I’ve enclosed a two-page questionnaire for you to complete. Simply circle the appropriate numbers.
Simply jot your notes in the margin.
You may want to review these questions, think about your answers, and then phone me with your responses.
Could you direct me to two or three other members of your group who might answer the following questions for me?
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