Subject: Deadline question, Make it precise and professional. Avoid vague or empty subjects: Subject: Request for Clarification on Project Deadline, Hi Anna,, Use a title and surname or a neutral form if you do not know the name: Dear Ms Smith,, Just writing to ask about the new delivery dates., Start politely and state your purpose clearly: I am writing to enquire about the updated delivery schedule., Kids nowadays use phones too much., Avoid slang and very casual words; use more precise or technical terms: Children today frequently engage in excessive mobile phone usage., We didn’t get the report., Often avoid contractions in more formal contexts (especially first contact): We did not receive the report., Got the email yesterday. Thanks!, Use grammatically complete sentences with clear subjects and verbs: I received your email yesterday. Thank you., Your idea is awesome!, Maintain a professional, polite tone; avoid emotional language and slang: Your proposal is highly commendable., Can you send me the report by tomorrow?, Phrase requests politely and often indirectly: Could you please provide the report by tomorrow?, I think that the results are promising., When you want to sound more neutral, focus on the result, not yourself: The results appear promising., We found out that the method works well., Use third person or passive to depersonalise in very formal contexts: It was found that the method works effectively., Great job!, Use commas, full stops and other punctuation correctly; avoid exclamation marks except when necessary: The work has been completed to a high standard., I want to say this first. Then, this is important., Use clear paragraphs and logical order with smooth transitions: First, it is essential to address this issue. Additionally, it is important to consider the following. , Let’s meet soon to discuss the project., Give precise details (dates, times, actions) to avoid misunderstandings: Could we schedule a meeting next Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the project?, About what we talked about yesterday…, Explicitly refer to earlier emails/meetings for context: As discussed in our previous email, I would like to provide additional details regarding…, Thanks a lot! Let me know if you need more info!, End politely, often with thanks or a clear next step: Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please let me know if further information is required., Best,, Use a formal sign-off with your full name (and position if relevant): Kind regards, , I’ve attached the new version for you., Mention and label attachments clearly: Please find attached the revised contract for your review..

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