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在工作的時候一些事情總會在同一時間出現。不論這個機會是需要付出更多責任或者是申請年假，我們說話的語氣將影響或衝擊到實際獲得機會的結果。請繼續唸下去，然後找出如何運用英語請求的是與否。

不要求

當你提出要求時，總要避免太過強制。這樣說：「Give me some time off」就從不會取悅你的老闆。取而代之，很有禮貌地，例如：「I like to request some annual leave」或「I appreciate it if you could give me your feedback.」

減少"我需要"

總是說著「need」會讓你的聲音聽起來很像老闆並且令人聽了不舒服，所有可以換成這樣說：「Could you please?」和「Would you be able to?」是很有禮貌的方式而讓你的要求受人體諒。

避免假定

如果你的老闆很善解人，你一定要順口說出：「I going to leave a bit early today」。假設你的老闆不會在意，那最好就是不需拘束什麼。最好徵求同意的說法：「Would it be OK if I slipped out a bit early today?」或「Would you be opposed to my taking off around 4:30?」

暗示性指責建議

如果你的經理好像忘記你的請求，千萬不要因為這樣而指責他/她說：「Where are those figures I asked for?」只需要技巧性地提醒他，例如：「I was wondering if youe had the chance to calculate those figures.」這是一種非要脅性的說法來提醒你的老闆之前答應過你的事情。

再試一次

如果你的經理拒絕你的請求，那就可能很容易的放棄。但如果你真的覺得你的請求是對的，你可以清楚地說明你所堅持的，你可以這樣說：「Please reconsider my request.」

There always comes a time when we want something at work. Whether it's a chance for more responsibility or a request for annual leave, the tone of voice we use will make or break our chances for actually getting it.?Read on to find out how to - and how not to - make requests in English.

Don't demand

Always avoid the imperative when making requests. Saying, "Give me some time off" will never please your boss. Instead, start your request politely, for example, "I'd like to request some annual leave" or "I'd appreciate it if you could give me your feedback."

Eliminate "I need"

Always talking about what you"need" can make you sound bossy and offensive, so try asking instead. Phrases like "Could you please...?" and "Would you be able to...?" are perfectly polite ways to make your request known.

Avoid assumption

If your boss is cool, you might be tempted to let something like, "I'm going to leave a bit early today," slip out. It's best not to take control, though, and assume the top dog doesn't have a problem with it. "Would it be OK if I slipped out a bit early today?" or "Would you be opposed to my taking off around 4:30?" are great ways to ask permission.

Steer clear of accusations

If your manager seems to have forgotten about your request, don't accuse him or her of not doing the work by saying, "Where are those figures I asked for?" For a simple yet effective reminder, just say, for example, "I was wondering if you've had the chance to calculate those figures." It's a non-threatening way to remind your boss of something he or she promised to do.

Try a second time

If your manager has denied a request, it can be easy to just give up. Instead, if you really feel your request is valid, clearly organize your argument and say, "Please reconsider my request."

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