Do you find it difficult to ask others for help? However, in the workplace, there are always situations that you need to ask your colleagues for help. Today, we will teach you 8 phrases that you can use to ask for help politely!

 

1. Could you please do me a small favor?

 

Could you please do me a small favor and help me contact Kate?

 

2. Could you help me out?

 

Could you help me out? I’m running out of time to deliver this document but it’s very urgent.

 

3. Could I bug you for a second?

 

Could I bug you for a second? I have some questions about the project.

 

4. Could you possibly…?

 

Could you possibly share this file with me so that I can also take a look at it?

 

5. Could I trouble you to…?

 

Could I trouble you to give me a ride to work?

 

6. Could you give me a few pointers?

 

I’m really stuck. Could you give a few pointers on how to give a presentation?

 

7. Would you mind if I pick your brain?

 

Since you are an expert in computer technology, would you mind if I pick your brain on some tech support?

 

8. I could really use a hand

 

I’m finding the calculations too difficult to handle. I could really use a hand if you’re not too busy today.