如果你的上司或老板是个老外，那你在申请加薪的时候更是一种挑战了，毕竟不是用母语来谈，万一由于表达有误造成了不必要的误会，那可就事与愿违了。西雅图工作英语建议大家可以先写一封简短的邮件跟老板约一个谈加薪的时间，参考例句：I enjoy working here and would appreciate your recognition on my contributions. Could you please schedule a time for us to meet within the next week or so? I have something important to discuss with you.
等老板约见你的时候你再跟他耐心地讲为什么要求加薪，给出充分的理由，去说服老板欣然同意给你加薪。西雅图工作英语推荐下面的对话供大家参考（E-员工，B-老板）：
E: Good afternoon, Mr. Robertson. Thank you very much for taking the time to speak with me.
Well, as you know, I've been working here for about 3 years now, I really like this company. My job is interesting and the working conditions are generally pretty good.
B: I'm glad you feel that way. Whatever we can do that makes our workers happy is important to us.
E: Well, now that you mention it, there is one thing that will make my life a little easier. I haven't had a raise for two years.
B: Two years you say? Em……
E: Yes, and in that time ,I have had at least three performances with you that I've all been excellent .You said I'm doing a great job here and I think my good work should be rewarded.
B: ......