1 has different functions. "Asking for instructions" refers to requesting instructions and approval from higher authorities; "Reporting" means reporting work to superiors, reflecting the situation, putting forward opinions and suggestions, answering inquiries from superiors, and submitting documents and articles.

2. The content is different. "Asking for instructions" is something that the unit is unable to solve or must be approved by the superior in accordance with the regulations before it can be implemented; The "report" is an important work within the scope of responsibilities of the unit or a suggestion to the higher authorities, which must be known to the higher authorities.

3, the capacity is different. "Asking for instructions" should be one thing; The "report" can be repeated, but it shall not be accompanied by instructions.

4. The time is different. "Request" should be written in advance; The "report" can be written before, during and after the event.

5. The scope is different. "Ask for instructions" is generally only sent to higher authorities, and it is not allowed to have more hair or leapfrog hair; The "report" can be sent to several relevant higher authorities, and other higher authorities can also send a copy.

6. Different treatments. After receiving the instructions from the lower authorities, the higher authorities should reply (reply) in time, which is a handling piece, and the lower authorities should implement it after receiving the reply (reply) from the higher authorities; After receiving the report from the lower level, the higher authorities mainly know the situation, so they don't have to reply, and the lower level doesn't have to wait for the reply from the higher level.

7. Space is different. The length of "request for instructions" is relatively short, generally not exceeding 1500 words; The length of the "report" is relatively long, but generally it does not exceed 3000 words.

8. The conclusion is different. "Request for instructions" ends with "Request for instructions", "Request for instructions" and "Please review and show"; "Report" uses "this report" and "hereby report".

Two, "request" and "request for approval" are strictly different, mainly:

1, different types. "Ask for instructions" is the above text; "Request for Approval Letter" is a parallel text.

2. The main delivery agencies are different. The main sending organ of "asking for instructions" is a superior with leadership and guidance; The main sending organ of the "Request for Approval Letter" is a parallel or non-affiliated functional unit.

3. The content range is different. "Asking for instructions" means asking for approval and instructions; "Request for Approval Letter" is a request for approval of functional matters.

4. The tone of writing is different. The language of "asking for instructions" should respect superiors; "Request for approval" should respect each other.

5. There are different ways to deal with it. "Request" matters shall be approved by the higher authorities to the lower authorities; The relevant approval matters of the "Request for Approval Letter" shall be replied by the recipient (approval letter).

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