Question: what to say and not to say when asking for a raise?
Answer: I deserve a raise. ...  If you don't give me a raise, I'm leaving. ...  I need more money because I'm drowning in debt. ...  I'm overdue for a raise. ...  Joe is making more money. ...  I want an X% increase. ...  You're underpaying me. ...  I do the job of 2 people.