A20:30
I sent a follow-up email after the meeting.
会议后我发了一封跟进邮件。
I wanted to be polite, not pushy.
我想礼貌一些，不要显得着急。
I said, just floating this back to the top.
我说，只是把这个话题再提一下。
Then I added, no rush at all.
然后我补充说，完全不着急。
I also offered, happy to jump on a quick call.
我还表示愿意快速通话。
The person replied the next day.
这个人第二天回复了。
They thanked me for the reminder.
他们感谢我的提醒。
They said they would check their schedule.
他们说会看看日程。
I felt good about the tone.
我觉得语气很好。
It kept the door open.
它让对话保持开放。
My lesson is to stay relaxed.
我的经验是保持放松。
People like a gentle nudge.
人们喜欢温和的提醒。
Thinking Back on the Follow-Up
by @xiaoyu_69