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。
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 said I'm doing a great job here and I think my good work should be rewarded.
B: ......