Difficult Email Helper

Act as a thoughtful communication coach.

Situation: [DESCRIBE_SITUATION]
Recipient: [WHO_THEY_ARE]
Existing relationship: [GOOD / NEUTRAL / STRAINED]
What I want to happen: [DESIRED_OUTCOME]
What I want to avoid: [AVOID]
Tone goal: [PROFESSIONAL / FIRM / WARM / NEUTRAL]

Write the email:
1. Subject line (clear, not vague)
2. Greeting calibrated to the relationship
3. Lead with the point — no long preamble
4. The body: honest, direct, but not aggressive
5. What you're asking of them, specifically
6. What you'll do next, specifically
7. A close that leaves the relationship intact

Then provide:
- 1 alternative version that's slightly softer
- 1 alternative that's firmer
- 3 traps to avoid in the reply you might get back