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Your request should be polite and respectful, but there's no need to be extremely formal. Your enthusiasm for the job should be clear. Open your email by addressing your boss as you normally would (e.g., "Hi, Mary"). Your boss should be able to understand what you are asking for right off the bat. Give your email a subject line that clearly addresses what the message is about. Summarize your request in the opening paragraph. For example, give your email a subject line like "Requesting Salary Adjustment." Your opening paragraph could be something like: "I have been working hard over the past two years to make valuable contributions to the company. In light of everything I have accomplished, I would like to request a raise to $35,200 per year. This is in line with current average salaries for editorial assistants working in the academic publishing industry in the Chicago area." To justify a raise, you will have to emphasize anything you've done that goes above and beyond your job description. Using very specific numbers and giving precise details about the things you've done will strengthen your case. Your request should be as positive as possible. Don't complain about how hard you are working for so little pay, or about how long it has been since your last raise. Also avoid implying or outright stating that you will leave if you don't get what you want. Instead, focus on your accomplishments. Demonstrate your enthusiasm for the work, and your desire to continue contributing to the company in a positive way. End with a paragraph reiterating why you feel you deserve the raise. Re-state your request for your target salary. You could end with something like, "Given my positive contributions to the company over the past two years, I believe that $35,200 per year would be appropriate for someone with my qualifications and experience. I look forward to discussing this with you, and welcome any feedback you may have about how I can improve my performance even further." Thank your boss for their time and consideration. Close your email in a friendly, respectful manner (e.g., "All the best," "Best wishes," or "Regards"). If your boss says no to your request, accept it gracefully and don't give up. A negative response now does not necessarily mean you won't be able to get a raise in the future. Send a follow up email or have a conversation in person thanking them again for their time. Politely ask for their feedback about what you might do to get a "yes" in the future.

summary: Keep the tone friendly and professional. Be clear and direct. Make your message detail-oriented. Avoid complaints or ultimatums. Summarize and re-state your request. Sign off respectfully. Be prepared for a "no".

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To cream butter and sugar, first let the butter sit out of the fridge for about an hour until it has reached room temperature. You want it to be soft, but not completely melted. Cut the butter into cubes and place it in a large bowl, using a wooden spoon to beat it until you've made a soft, even mixture and there are no chunks left. You can also use a mixer if you have one. Pour the brown sugar into the bowl and use the tines of a fork to press the sugar into the butter. Use the wooden spoon to mix the ingredients together until the mixture rises and is a light yellow color. Just place the cookie dough bites on a plate and stick them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. You can also put them in the freezer for 10 minutes if you have a time constraint or you feel impatient. You can place the balls in the refrigerator or freezer to cool the chocolate coating.

summary: Cream the butter and brown sugar together. Refrigerate the balls until they're firm. Allow chocolate to cool.

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Your posture while cycling is also crucial if you want to avoid back pain. Try to keep your back straight while cycling not completely erect like sitting in a chair but rather flat, stable and well supported by squared shoulders. Distribute some of your weight to your arms and hands while keeping your chest and head up. Shift positions and change the angle of your upper body periodically in order to prevent muscle fatigue. Gently lifting and lowering your head from time to time is helpful for keeping your neck loose and avoiding muscle strains. Approximately 45% of overuse injuries to professional road cyclists involve the low back. When riding your bike, keep your arms slightly bent (10 degrees) while gripping the handlebars. This posture will allow the joints and muscles of your upper body to absorb some of the vibrations and impact instead of your spine, particularly if you tend to ride on rough terrain such as forest or mountain paths. Grip the handlebar with your whole hand, but not too tightly. Wear padded cycling gloves to help with shock absorption. If your back tends to act up while cycling, break your ride into segments and take more rest stops. When peddling, it's more efficient and best for your hips and low back to have your knee bend at a 90 degree angle at the top of the peddle stroke (when it's farthest from the ground). At 90 degrees, your thigh should be roughly parallel to the saddle, which then allows for a strong push down on the pedal. At the bottom of the stroke (when the peddle is closest to the ground), your knee should be flexed at about 15-20 degrees, which is unlikely to strain the low back muscles, tendons and/or ligaments. If your legs do not match these angles while you pedal, then adjust the height of your saddle. The front 1/3 of your foot should be in contact with the pedals while peddling.
summary: Avoid slouching or hunching your shoulders while riding. Keep your arms slightly bent while riding. Keep your leg at a 90 degree angle at the top of the stroke.