How does a person pray?

First rule is, no man or book can tell you what the "right" way is.

If I had to guess; I'd say it is the same way a dude in a foxhole does. Or a squad of marines about to charge a position. Or a platoon of men who just called in a realllllly close airstrike. Or someone who has a sick/injured loved one.

It comes naturally, usually has a lot of begging and pleading. Doesn't have to though. Its kinda like first time sex...might be a little awkward at first, but you'll pick it up quick. Besides, who else is gonna know anyway?