People who ask confidently get more out of life than those who are hesitant and uncertain. Now that you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence can be a quiet strength, but to the people you are asking, it's visible.
The only negative thing that can happen is that your request may be denied. Does this put you in a worse position than before? Of course not. It just means that this particular route to getting results is closed.
So look for another one.
