How To Write An Effective But Gentle Reminder Email

Pat Walls

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Published: March 23rd, 2020

Don’t overthink it.

Here’s how my follow up emails typically go:

1 - First email

Be polite and kind
Simple one liner

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2 - Second email

A bit less polite

3 - Last email

This is called “bait”
When humans disagree by saying “No”, it provides them an illusion of safety and control. They feel less threatened and more in the driving seat. The above question is like a bait for them.

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