9. Acknowledge their authority
Ultimately, the person in power is probably going to make the final decision, so acknowledge that.
You might say, “I know you’ll make the call here. This is up to you.” That will not only show that you know your place but also remind them that they have choices.
Don’t backtrack on your opinion or give false praise, though. “You want to show respect to the person while maintaining your self-respect.”
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