The action request is much more in the nature of a polite request than an order. At the same time, it is much stronger than a mere suggestion. In code 1/8 the other party was asked for his or her action intentions. In code 1/9 the other party is told to act in a certain defined way. 1/9 is not a request for information. It is a transmission of a requirement. Obviously the action required has to be specified. This may be specified in detail. Or, the ultimate objective may be specified and the other party left to figure out how to achieve that objective. 1/9 seek out and acquire Internet start-ups in the legal field. 1/9 investigates the background of this new of this new leader of the party. 1/9 meet me in St Tropez on 20 August. 1/9 change the date of the meeting to Monday week. 1/9 find out who the creative people are in the organization. 1/9 set up a foundation to use these funds for educational purposes. 1/9 find me the best four-wheel drive vehicle on the market. 1/9 make sure all our people use the de Bono code. In both written and spoken language directives usually sound harsh and dictatorial. Do this. Do that. Orders are often resented even when they are fully legitimate and needed. Because code 1/9 is artificial, neutral and impersonal there is less resentment. You can still use phrases like "Would you mind