In this world, if you never ask for anything, you will never get anything. You need to take action to get the things you want. Personally, I am not even one to take great advice. I stay quiet, never ask for anything, therefore I never receive anything. I want things to be different. I need to be more direct on things I want. I will try to make a difference for myself, I hope that others will speak up for the things that they need as well. Don't stay quiet, there is no harm in trying. What would be worse, someone simply saying no or the feeling of regret dwelling on you as time goes on?