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2. I’m eager to get your expertise on [insert topic]
- top performers ask for advice rather than feedback
- flatters & butters up the person you're emailing
- but polite & respectful too
- helps improve your performance
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4. It was great to see you [insert where]
- use when you haven’t seen someone in a while and hope to continue to grow the relationship
- add details to this phrase on why it was great to see them
- don’t assume that the other person remembers seeing you
- helps you connect with colleagues you have lost touch with
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5. This [article or photo] made me think of you
- you see something that reminds you of someone in a positive way, you should send that energy out into the world and share those thoughts with the other person
- don't be afraid to share what you are thinking
- it works because you make work more personal and less formal
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3. I loved your recent [insert activity]
- a phrase that congratulates or signifies your appreciation for their personal activity
- great way to win the favour of the recipient
- an excellent way to deepen a relationship
- helps you grow relationships with your colleagues
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How to write impactful emails
If you are tired of getting your email lost in other people’s inboxes and looking to use alternative correspondence, this article is for you.
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7. Thank you for your quick response
- works when you are emailing the other person, and they responded within 24 hours
- thanking the other person that they made you a priority should not go unnoticed
- if your colleagues work/live in a different time zone, this shows how grateful you are for their time and input
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6. I hope today is treating you well
- a twist on the “I hope you had a good weekend.”
- goes into your curiosity about how their day is going
- better than, “how are you?”
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1. It’s great to hear from you
- perfect formal phrase, a classic
- genuine & comes from the heart
- says thank you
- a beginning line
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Bringing It All Together
Ensure your emails get read and you become known as a good person with good email correspondence etiquette. Intelligent people have mastered phrases that make sure their emails are returned.
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