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Waiting For The Email Response
A common scenario in the world of remote working is waiting for a response for the email one has sent, looking for the information, input or conversation that is required from a coworker or a client.
While we start to think that we are being ghosted, it is common for people to delay email responses as they are juggling work and personal commitments, and our email does not make it to their top 10 list of must-do work. We can keep a few things in mind while reaching the person again in a follow up email.
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Have A Positive, Simple Message
- Moderately positive emails have a higher response rate than boring, neutral ones.
- A neutral tone can be considered rude or demanding while a cheery, appreciative tone with subtle amount of flattery helps getting the job done.
- Keepi...
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Writing Emails: A Compelling Subject Line
- Almost half the emails are not opened due to their subject line alone.
- The subject line has to be short, preferably four words to have a better response rate.
- Avoid writing ‘follow up’ or ‘checking in’ in the subject line as it ca...
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Email Follow-Up: Ask Directly But Smartly
Being clear without being rude is an art, and one cannot beat around the bush in an email with an ambiguous response. Asking a question creates the next step in the process, and is crucial.
That being said, one also needs to give the recipient an ‘out’ option
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