Expressing Needs Quotes

It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.

Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.

Many things are lost for want of asking.

I once heard an exec say, "If you don't ask for it, we can't give it to you." We can't go through our lives just being grateful for everything.

Ask for 100% of what you want 100% of the time.

"A closed mouth doesn't get fed." Oftentimes, we feel not worthy or we don't want to bother people. We forget to ask for help or what we need or would like. My grandmother used to say that quote to us as kids. It's kind of always stuck with me.

Whatever the hell happens, say, 'This is what I need.'

Learn to ask for what you want. The worst people can do is not give you what you ask for which is precisely where you were before you asked.

Crying is a kind of communication, and communication is awesome.

You can't expect people to give you the things you love, unless you know how to ask.

I speak relatively little, except when I'm at home and I'm asking for things.

If you don't ask for what you need, the need will keep getting bigger.

Always make your needs and expectations known,she used to say. That way no one gets hurt.

If you’re frustrated because you’re not getting what you want, stop for a second: Have you actually flat-out asked for it? If you haven’t, stop complaining. You can’t expect the world to read your mind. You have to put it out there, and sometimes putting it out there is as simple as just saying, “Hey, can I have that?