我怕对您影响不好
“might reflect badly on you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但他们这样
“But their action...”
我怕 对 您 影响不好
“might reflect badly on you.”
我不想您为难
“I don't want you affected.”
“I want to handle this carefully so you do not suffer political backlash on my account.”
Subordinates in Chinese work environments often justify their actions or refusals by framing them as concern for their superior's reputation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
create a bad impression / have a negative fallout
Commonly used in workplace or social contexts to express fear of reputational damage or gossip.
towards you (respectful)
Demonstrates high respect and deference when addressing an elder, teacher, or workplace superior.