Re: Life and Death
you need something at the beginning to get their interest and get them on your side. people tend to think you're their friend if they think they've done you a favor. plus you're writing to a woman so appealing to logic is not as effective as appealing to emotion.
maybe start by saying "First off, I'd like to thank you for doing me the favor taking the time to read this. These past couple of weeks have been very troublesome, but I am confident that with your help we'll be able to straighten things out." and then go on and explain your situation. maybe you don't have to overdo it like but you get the picture. throw in something in the end about how you're depending on her or something like that.
i love the death of a salesman analogy. good luck!
btw if you can call that person and talk to them personally that would greatly increase your winning chances.
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