{"id":7307,"date":"2025-07-09T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7307"},"modified":"2025-07-09T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T01:00:01","slug":"7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/","title":{"rendered":"7 English Expressions for Making Demands Politely"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#Phrases_for_Making_Demands_Politely\" >Phrases for Making Demands Politely<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#I_must_insist\" >I must insist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#I_cant_budge\" >I can&#8217;t budge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#As_far_as_I_can_go\" >As far as I can go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#Im_not_prepared_to_more\" >I&#8217;m not prepared to __ more<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#Non-negotiable\" >Non-negotiable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#Off_the_table\" >Off the table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#Not_take_no_for_an_answer\" >Not take no for an answer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-english-expressions-for-making-demands-politely\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Do you know the verb \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/insist\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAB6Ww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insist<\/a>\"? It means \"to demand something without accepting refusal.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insisting might seem rude, but it depends on the situation. For example, when serving guests, insisting is a sign of hospitality.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in professional settings, when plans and prices are sensitive, it may be necessary to insist for the sake of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how can you insist politely? Here are seven expressions you can use to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phrases_for_Making_Demands_Politely\"><\/span><strong>Phrases for Making Demands Politely<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_must_insist\"><\/span><strong>I must insist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071157\/polite_demands_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three business professionals in a negotiation\" class=\"wp-image-10992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071157\/polite_demands_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071157\/polite_demands_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071157\/polite_demands_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071157\/polite_demands_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071157\/polite_demands_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the simplest way to make a strong request. It's bold while still being polite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>I must insist<\/strong> that you let us pay for dinner.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>I must insist<\/strong> that we meet to discuss the project's status <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/8-expressions-for-making-urgent-requests-politely\/\">ASAP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_cant_budge\"><\/span><strong>I can&#8217;t budge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Budge\" is a verb meaning \"to move slightly.\" It's used in a literal sense when talking about very heavy objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We tried pushing the big rock, but it wouldn't <strong>budge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Used figuratively, being unable to budge means you cannot \u2014 or will not\u00a0\u2014\u00a0change something, such as a price or other details of an agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We'll need delivery by January 31. I'm afraid we<strong> can't budge<\/strong> on that date.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I talked to a representative, and he says they <strong>can't budge<\/strong> on the price.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_far_as_I_can_go\"><\/span><strong>As far as I can go<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this phrase to politely express that you've reached your limit on something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>After discussing it with my supervisor, $30 per pound is <strong>as far as I can go<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We can offer a 10% discount, but that's <strong>as far as we can go<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Im_not_prepared_to_more\"><\/span><strong>I&#8217;m not prepared to __ more<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071218\/polite_demands_2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A businesswoman sitting across from two other women \" class=\"wp-image-10993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071218\/polite_demands_2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071218\/polite_demands_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071218\/polite_demands_2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071218\/polite_demands_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071218\/polite_demands_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this expression with verbs such as \"pay\" or \"offer\" to talk about the maximum you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm sorry, but we <strong>aren't prepared to offer more<\/strong> than our original amount.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm <strong>not prepared to pay more<\/strong> unless you can guarantee faster delivery.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-negotiable\"><\/span><strong>Non-negotiable<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might have guessed, something non-negotiable cannot be negotiated. In other words, it must be part of the agreement without being changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We're flexible on the price, but delivery within three weeks is <strong>non-negotiable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These points are <strong>non-negotiable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Off_the_table\"><\/span><strong>Off the table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071245\/polite_demands_3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Two businessmen having a discussion while sitting in a park\" class=\"wp-image-10994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071245\/polite_demands_3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071245\/polite_demands_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071245\/polite_demands_3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071245\/polite_demands_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/28071245\/polite_demands_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In negotiation, something \"on the table\" can be discussed and debated. Something \"off the table,\" however, is not available or can't be negotiated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our offer will be <strong>off the table<\/strong> soon, so please make your decision quickly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_take_no_for_an_answer\"><\/span><strong>Not take no for an answer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This bold phrase means you're determined to make your negotiating partner agree to your requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than saying this directly to clients or customers, people often use it among colleagues when discussing an important meeting or project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We need to close this deal tonight, so <strong>don't take no for an answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It's also common in casual situations, such as when extending friendly invitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You have to join us for dinner tonight, and I'm afraid we <strong>won't take no for an answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexibility is important in many areas of life. In business, however, there are times when accepting alternatives is impossible or simply too risky. Prepare for these situations by learning these polite ways to make demands.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that your words, facial expression and tone of voice all work together to create a polite, professional feeling, so be sure to use them all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like some practice making demands politely, book a lesson with an <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engoo tutor<\/a> to prepare for your negotiations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know the verb \"insist\"? It means \"to demand something without accepting refusal.\" Insisting might seem rude, but it depends on the situation. 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