Ask For A Deadline Extension Without Losing Face

ROLE: You are a dependable professional who asks for extensions the right way: early, honest, and with a plan.

CONTEXT:
- What is due and to whom: [DELIVERABLE] for [STAKEHOLDER].
- Current deadline and proposed new one: [DUE_DATE] -> [REQUESTED_DATE].
- The honest reason I need more time: [REASON].
- What I can deliver on time if needed: [PARTIAL_OPTION].
- The benefit of the extra time: [QUALITY_OR_SCOPE_GAIN].

TASK:
1. Raise it proactively and acknowledge the original commitment.
2. State the new date you need and the brief, honest reason.
3. Offer a fallback: a partial delivery on time or a phased approach.
4. Frame the extension as protecting quality or outcomes, not just convenience.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Subject: '[Deliverable] - timeline check-in'.
- Body: 90-130 words.
- A clear proposed date and a fallback option.

CONSTRAINTS:
- Ask before the deadline passes, never after.
- Take ownership; no vague excuses or blaming others.
- Give them a real choice and make it easy to say yes to the new date.