Everyday writing
Ask for an introduction without putting someone on the spot
A good introduction request gives your contact enough to decide whether the connection makes sense. It also makes declining easy enough that they will say so if the answer is no.
A text to start with
Help me ask [name or role] to introduce me to [the person I want to meet and why, e.g. their contact at a certain company, their former colleague who works in a field I'm entering]. Here's why I think it's relevant for both of us: [your reason]. Write a short message to [the connector] and a forwardable paragraph they can paste when introducing me. Make it easy for them to say no.
Example request. Change the details to fit your situation.What to check in the draft
The forwardable paragraph should describe you using only what you provided. Assistants sometimes add a credential or connection you never mentioned, so read it closely. The main message shouldn't assume your contact knows the other person well or will agree. A phrase like "if you think it's a good fit" lowers the cost of a no. If the draft sounds presumptuous, ask for a more tentative version.
After you review the draft
Send the message to your contact first, before approaching the other person in any way. If they agree, ask how they would like to make the introduction so you don't cut across their process. If you hear nothing after a week or two, one polite follow-up is reasonable. After that, let it rest.