where. As long as she is genuinely asking him for something
that would make her life more comfortable and fulfilled, then
it is fine to ask. Ideally, the request should be practical and not
romantic. These are some examples:
“Would you please help me pick out a barbecue grill this
weekend?”
“Would you please help me move some boxes in my gar-
age?”
“Would you please help me change the lights in my back-
yard?”
“Would you please help me go shopping for a car?”
“Would you please read this article I am writing and tell me
what you think?”
“Would you please pick me up after I drop my car off to get
it fixed?”
“Would you help me fix the light fixture in my attic? It’s not
working.”
“I have been sick with a cold. Would you please pick up
take-out dinner for me? I don’t think I should be going out
tonight.”
“Would you please come with me to pick up a package at
the airport?”
“Would you please help me feed my horses today? My
brother got sick.”
“Would you help me take my dog to the vet? He got really
sick. I don’t want to go alone.”TO CALL OR NOT TO CALL / 267