special requests

Personalized service needs

Special requests are specific asks made when standard options won't suffice—typically in service contexts like hotels, restaurants, or travel.

A guest might make special requests for a room away from the elevator, a meal without gluten, or an early check-in.

The phrase acknowledges that the ask falls outside normal procedure: We'll do our best to accommodate special requests.

Opposites
customization vs standardization

special requestsoff-the-shelf

Prepackaged and ready-to-use

as-is · one-size-fits-all · standard procedure · stock option · out-of-the-box

exception vs. default

special requestsdefault settings

Original factory configuration

the usual · standing order · routine service · house rules · standard terms

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G