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help, they earn the respect of others. People who receive a heartfelt request for help are usually honored by the request. In turn, we are strengthened by the very help that is provided.

One of my clients (we'll call her Kira) recently made a shift in how she was interacting with her boss. When asked to prepare presentations, she assumed that she was expected to go away, develop the content, deliver it at the required meeting and then wait for feedback from her boss. Her boss was highly, regarded for the impact of his presentations, while Kira often felt that her presentations were lacking. When she took a hard look at how this approach was working for her, Kira recognized that she had not yet made use of her boss's support. She could learn far more about creating attractive presentations by walking through a draft with her boss--focusing on the

content plus her delivery--and obtaining

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feedback earlier in the process rather than at the back end. So she made the request for his support.

The out come? Her boss was delighted to coach Kira

and

was

enthusiastic

about

the

opportunity to put into use his own strength by teaching presentation skills more effectively to her. By taking the time to work together on preparation for a number of Kira's key presentations, she benefited from her boss's thought process and was able to distinguish the critical components to enhance her own presentations. Kira's presentations now have punch!

Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help because we believe that our request places burdens on the other person. Ironically, we may be-missing an opportunity to show others how we value and respect them. People who know you and think well of you are often highly

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motivated to help. Furthermore, the more specific you can be about what you need from them, the easier it is for them to assist you.

36. Many people are unwilling to ask for help because they_____________.

A. are confident of themselves B. do not trust other people

C. are ashamed of doing so D. do not think it necessary

37. Which of the following may the author agree with?

A. Asking for help means admitting weaknesses.

B. Helping others is helping oneself.

C. Well-positioned requests for help are welcomed.

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D. Weak people often need more help.

38. Kira's request for help_____________.

A. turned out rewarding B. was turned down

C. led to her promotion D. benefited her boss in return

39. \presentations now have punch\means her presentations are_____________.

A. forceful B. controversial

C. well received D. highly motivating 40.

The

purpose

of

the

passage

is

to_____________.