5 Expressions to Avoid In Formal Networking Situations – #4
“CAN I IMPOSE ON YOU TO MAKE A CALL?”
Once you’ve gotten a good conversation going, you may be ready to pitch the other person for a lead (предложить сделку). But the “ask” has to be handled with delicacy.
The phrase “can I impose on you” (могу ли я побеспокоить Вас) sounds like you haven’t done the groundwork (подготовка, задел на будущее) for the “ask.” So go through the steps that will make you feel you are not imposing. This can include a lot of listening and selling yourself. Once you’re convinced you are not imposing, you can confidently say, “I’d love it if you could make a call on my behalf.” Now you’re off and running!
