Ask for Useful Feedback
A respectful request that gives context, limits the task, and connects the answer to a real decision.
The template
I am working on [artifact] for [specific situation].
The current version is trying to help someone [outcome].
I need to decide [decision].
Would you be willing to [specific action] and answer one question?
[Focused question]
It should take about [honest time estimate]. No problem if this is not
relevant or you do not have time.
[Link or instructions]Better questions
- Which sentence made the project unclear?
- Where did you expect to click next?
- What would stop you from using this in a real situation?
- When did you last encounter this problem?
Do not ask someone to review an entire product when one screen or decision is the real subject.