Try this
- Write down what you already know and what you still need to decide.
- Share the uncertainty explicitly. Ask to explore options if you are not ready to make a request or commitment.
A worked example
“I know I need more notice, but I’m unsure what notice is realistic.”
An invented example to adapt, not a real exchange or a script you have to follow.
Before you leave it here
Explore options before asking for a commitment you have not clearly defined.