I hated to ask, but I was stuck. "Would you be able to help me on Friday?" I asked. He checked his calendar and said yes.
It was a small thing, but it mattered to me. "Do you think you could proofread this?" I asked. She said she'd be glad to.
She was juggling three bags and a coffee. "Hey, want me to grab one of those?" I offered. She handed me the heaviest one, grateful.
She seemed unsure whether to ask for help. "I'd be happy to show you how," I offered. Her face lit up with relief.
We were both staring at the long to-do list. "Why don't I take the calls, and you take email?" I said. Splitting it made everything easier.