request vs ask

[Ned_Marian]

I will be glad if I could find here more details about the differences between "request" and "ask".

[Alan]

Hi,

'Ask' is used simply for posing a question as in: She asked me to help her carry the luggage.

'Request' is more formal/polite/official and is often used in the passive form as in: Passengers are requested not to smoke on the train.

Alan
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