ask vs. request
I quote _Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms_:Ask, request, solicit mean to seek to obtain by
making one's wants or desires known.
Ask implies expectation of a response, often an
affirmative response <I am going to ask a favor of
you> <he asked the close attention of all his
audience> <ask the citizens for their full
cooperation>
Request carries a suggestion of greater courtesy
and formality in the manner of asking and is
preferable to ask when one feels that what one
wants may not be granted, whether for lack of
power or from lack of interest on the other side
or when one wants to be exceedingly polite or
ingratiating <request a loan> <request the
presence of a person at a reception> <requesting
an opportunity to present their opinions>
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