If you ask me to connect using the default language, I will not reply.

As was just received, if you send me a request to connect, with a kind note about why you thought we should connect, all for your benefit, in your wording, I will reply and respectfully decline.

My admonition:

Ask someone to connect and let him/her know at least 51% of the relationship will help the invitee.

Thank you.

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