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DEAR ANNIE: I recently referred a friend to another friend for a freelance web design job for a huge company. She got the job and just finished, and although I never told her I’d appreciate a referral fee for having introduced her to the opportunity, it would have been nice. I learned of another opportunity for this friend, but I’d like her to acknowledge that I recommended her. How do I kindly ask this friend for referral fees, for both this new job and the last one? — Middlewoman DEAR MIDDLE: You don’t. As far as I’m concerned, friends help friends, and they don’t charge commission. However…

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