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[quote=Anonymous]Here’s a tightened version: You need to ask her directly. She seems busy — her own garden, plus a young grandchild she watches daily — so don’t beat around the bush. Something like: “I’m looking for someone to water my garden and potted plants daily for 7–9 days. It would involve [x and y] and take about [10–15 minutes]. Is that something you’d be able to help with?” She’ll either say yes or no. Also agree with the previous poster: don’t frame it as doing her a favor by “letting” the little girl water your plants. If the child is elementary-age and actually capable, ask if she’d be interested and pay her — with the neighbor supervising. If she’s preschool age, you’re really asking the neighbor, so own that, ask her directly, and bring a small gift as a thank-you.[/quote]
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