Excuse me, is there a convenience store near here?

Yes, go straight and turn left at the second corner. There's one right next to the pharmacy.

I'm taking two weeks off, but I'm worried about the Henderson account — there are so many loose ends.

You can count on me. I'll follow up on every open item and flag anything urgent right away.

I'm thinking about applying for that manager position, but I've only been here two years. Maybe it's too soon.

It's worth a shot. The worst they can say is no, and at least they'll know you're interested.