How do you politely ask if it is free?

How do you politely ask if it is free?

“Are you free…?” or “Are you available…?” are the most common expressions used to ask someone if they are free or available at a particular time. Likewise, “Does this fit into your schedule?” or “Is your schedule open…?” are two other polite expressions to ask about someone’s availability.

How do you politely ask something?

One way would be to put: Requesting Status Update (on the subject line) and write something similar to: “As discussed, I am waiting for ________(name of project) which has a deadline of ________ and I would like to know, as of immediately, the status and your expected date of completion.”

How do you ask someone to check something?

Would you be so kind as to check If, on the other hand, you want to ask whether somebody has already checked your file, you should go with: Would you be so kind as to tell me if/whether you have checked … Could you please let me know if/whether you have checked …

How do you ask your boss if he is free?

Generally, managers are pretty open to the idea of discussion while having lunch or over coffee. You can directly check with him; ask him for his time and let him know what you’d like to discuss. Just request him politely to spare time for this meeting. Tell him why you are requesting meeting on a short notice.

What questions should you ask customers?

Here are the top 5 questions you’d ask your customers

• What can my company do to better serve your needs?
• How satisfied are you with our products/services?
• What value do we provide?
• What are your biggest challenges?
• Why did you choose us over the competition?

How do you ask something indirectly?

So, to form an indirect question, again start with an indirect question phrase, such as “Can you tell me…?” Then, for information requests, add one of the six question words: where, what, when, who, why or how. We call these “wh-question” words. For example, you heard the word where in “where MacDougal Street is.”

How do you ask for something at work?

Here’s how:

1. Know Why It Matters. Whatever “it” is — a promotion, a raise, an extra day of vacation, a little help with a project — you have to be clear about what it’s worth to you, why you’re willing to stand up for it and why it should be yours.
2. Be Clear.
3. Pick Your Time.
4. Prepare for Objections.
5. Practice.
6. Be Persistent.

How do you politely ask your boss to do something?

Here are some tips and samples for writing politely.

1. Make a suggestion rather than giving advice.
2. Make a request rather than saying what you think.
3. Instead of giving orders, make a request.
4. Involve the other person, rather than focusing on your own needs.
5. Remind your boss why it’s important.
6. Extra Help.

Is it correct to say available instead of free?

Saying available rather than free is considered slightly more formal, though I wouldn’t worry much about usage cases. (Most people wouldn’t think twice if you used either in a formal or colloquial situation.) All three of those are equally appropriate, and as far as I know, completely equivalent.

How do you politely ask for help in a formal way?

A more formal way might be: “Sir, when you have a free few minutes, I’d like to talk to you about ^whatever^ please. Thank you.” I have some questions around problem Y and I need your assistance.

Do waiters offer food without telling you if it’s free?

Some waiters offer something (e.g. distilled water; more amuse-bouches, hors d’œuvre or bread) without disclosing if it’s free. How can I clarify tactfully?