How to ask for a favor
Ask clearly and make it easy for them to say no.
Free to start. Works on Android, in Chrome and on the web.
- Friend
- Family
- Neighbor
- Coworker
- Boss
- Someone new
- Small
- Medium
- Big
- Text
How it works
Say what you need
The ask and the details, like a ride to the airport next Friday at 6am.
Size the ask
Small, Medium or Big. Pick who it's for and whether it's a text or an email.
Make it easy
Tap Easier to say no, More grateful or Clearer ask, then send it.
An example
need a ride to the airport next friday 6am, flight at 8:30 my car is in the shop. can pay for gas asking my friend nina
Hey Nina, any chance you could drive me to the airport next Friday morning? I'd need to leave around 6 for an 8:30 flight, and my car's in the shop. Happy to pay for gas. Totally fine if it doesn't work, I can sort something else out.
Then make it yours
- Easier to say no
- Clearer ask
- More grateful
- Shorter
- Try again
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Questions, answered
Is it free?
Yes. The free plan gives you AI help every day, and Pro gives you about 10,000 AI actions a month. You sign in with Google or a code we email you, so your work follows you to every device.
Will it sound like AI?
It asks plainly and gives them the details they need to decide, without heavy flattery or guilt. It won't add promises or paybacks you didn't mention.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Install the Preener keyboard for Android and open Ask a favor from the keyboard in any app. Your account also works in Chrome and on the web.