Interrupting politely
You need to ask your boss a question. He is at his desk and looks really busy. It is urgent, what are three phrases you can use to interrupt him while still being professional and polite?

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I'm (really) sorry to interrupt but ...
Sorry/Excuse me, can I just interrupt for a minute? 
Sorry, I know you're busy but I just have something quick to run by you.

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Knock on the door, or knock on the panel of his cubicle, the say

"I am sorry to interrupt.  There is an urgent matter I need to bring to your attention."

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Haha, Amanda works at a much less formal office.

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