Making Requests
I was wondering if it would be possible to.......
Is there any chance that I could…….
Would it be alright if I……..
I believe I’m entitled to/I deserve…… (a pay rise/a day off)
Giving Reasons
You see the thing is……………
The problem is that………….
Accepting Requests
Ok, I don’t see why not.
Of course.
No problem at all
Adding Conditions
As long as/provided that/on condition that you……..
Rejecting requests
I’m afraid that’s just not possible at the moment.
That’s out of the question.
I’m afraid I have to turn your request down.