Essential phrases and sentence structures for use in a professional work environment.

After a Meeting

Thanking and Recapping

  • Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.
  • I appreciate the opportunity to discuss [topic] with you.
  • Here’s a brief recap of what we discussed.
  • To summarize our key points…

Confirming Agreements

  • As agreed, I will [action item].
  • You mentioned that you would [other party’s task].
  • We’re aligned on moving forward with [plan/decision].

Requesting Confirmation

  • Please confirm if I’ve captured everything correctly.
  • Let me know if there’s anything I missed or misunderstood.
  • Looking forward to your confirmation.

After Sending a Proposal

Polite Follow-Up

  • I wanted to follow up on the proposal I sent on [date].
  • Just checking in to see if you had a chance to review the document.
  • Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.

Prompting a Response

  • I’d appreciate your feedback when convenient.
  • Do you have any thoughts on how we might proceed?
  • Would you be open to a quick call to discuss next steps?

No Response

Gentle Reminder

  • I just wanted to check in on my previous email.
  • Following up in case this slipped through the cracks.
  • Just bringing this back to the top of your inbox.

Offering Flexibility

  • Let me know if now is not a good time — happy to follow up later.
  • I understand you’re busy — I’ll circle back next week if I don’t hear from you.
  • Please let me know what works best for your schedule.

Closing a Follow-Up Email

Professional Closings

  • Looking forward to hearing from you.
  • Thanks again for your time and attention.
  • I appreciate your consideration and hope to connect soon.