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How can I respond if someone offers me a ride home?

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If you need a ride, say something like, "Sure, that would be great! I really appreciate it." If you don't want the ride, then say something like, "Actually I'm okay, but I appreciate the offer!"

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How do I ask for a ride through a text message?

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Unless it's someone really close to you, or a regular arrangement you're restarting after a holiday, a more personal approach is better - if you have to text, make sure the text can't be misinterpreted as rude, or expecting a 'yes' answer. Be really polite, explain what you need, when and why and add you completely understand if they can't help - and be gracious if they say no.

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How do I ask someone for a ride to a funeral?

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The same way you would anywhere else. "Hey, I was wondering if you could drive me somewhere. There's a funeral I need to get to next Sunday at ten in the morning, I really have no other way to make it. Could you possibly drive me there?" You should tell them where the funeral is being held, when it starts (and when they should pick you up), and when it ends, assuming they won't be attending the funeral themselves. If they are also attending the funeral, then you can just ask if they could pick you up. Make it clear that you understand if they can't help you. Thank them if they agree to help.

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How do I ask a stranger for a ride when I'm a teen?

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Assuming all strangers are good persons and don't want to harm you, you ask politely and let know someone else know who you are riding with. It might be a good idea to tell that someone that you will text them when you reach your destination in case there is any trouble.

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How do I not seem needy when asking for a ride?

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If this is your first time asking and/or you have a legitimate reason for needing a ride, such as car trouble, you are much less likely to come off as needy. Simply be courteous when you are asking, and never demand a ride from someone. However, if you have asked multiple times and this is not a coworker you are particularly close to, it may start to become tiresome for that person. Make sure you frequently thank them and offer them chances to decline when you ask for rides. The more courteous you are, the better your chances of getting a ride home.

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My neighbor and her sister might need a ride from their aunt from school, they usually take the school bus, how can they cancel their afternoon school bus home?

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Their teacher can talk to the bus company and then the office can talk to their aunt and see if it is OK.

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Can you ask for a ride to the airport? Can you get a shared van shuttle or taxi cab there or Uber/Lyft?

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Do either or get the shared van shuttle service or cab etc. for airport transportation.

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Can you book a shared van service from home?

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Yes. You can book a ride to an airport or almost anywhere else.

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