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After the meeting, I felt unsure about emailing.
After the meeting, I felt unsure about emailing.
I wanted to check in without being pushy.
I wanted to check in without being pushy.
So I wrote a short note the next day.
So I wrote a short note the next day.
I said, 'Just floating this back to the top.'
I said, 'Just floating this back to the top.'
I added, 'No rush at all on your side.'
I added, 'No rush at all on your side.'
That made the message feel light and friendly.
That made the message feel light and friendly.
I also offered to help move things forward.
I also offered to help move things forward.
I wrote, 'Happy to jump on a quick call.'
I wrote, 'Happy to jump on a quick call.'
This showed I was open and available.
This showed I was open and available.
The reply came back the same afternoon.
The reply came back the same afternoon.
They appreciated the gentle nudge.
They appreciated the gentle nudge.
I learned that tone matters more than timing.
I learned that tone matters more than timing.
MI
Reflecting on a Gentle Follow-Up After a Meeting
by @mia_world