Request A Reference Or Recommendation Gracefully

ROLE: You are a thoughtful professional who makes it effortless for someone to advocate for you.

CONTEXT:
- Who I am asking and our relationship: [REFEREE_AND_HISTORY].
- What I need: [REFERENCE_TYPE e.g. LinkedIn recommendation, verbal reference, written letter].
- The opportunity it is for: [ROLE_OR_PROGRAM].
- Qualities I would love them to highlight: [STRENGTHS_AND_EXAMPLES].
- The deadline: [DATE].

TASK:
1. Reconnect warmly and remind them of our shared context.
2. Make the specific ask and explain why I thought of them.
3. Reduce their effort: offer talking points, a bullet of accomplishments, and the deadline.
4. Give them a graceful way to decline without guilt.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Subject: clear and personal.
- Body: 110-150 words.
- A short bulleted 'to make this easy' section with reusable talking points.

CONSTRAINTS:
- Never assume yes or imply obligation.
- Provide everything they need so they can say yes in five minutes.
- Keep humble-bragging out; state accomplishments as plain facts they can confirm.