Business English from All Ears English BE 309: Me Again! Phrases for Business Email Conversations
Sep 17, 2024
Dive into the nuances of effective business email communication! Learn how to strike the right balance between formality and informality based on your audience. Discover strategies for adapting your tone and the importance of acknowledging past interactions. The conversation covers useful phrases and templates that enhance clarity and teamwork while also examining modern messaging platforms. Plus, get tips on creating a friendly yet professional sign-off to make your emails stand out.
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Email Openings
- Start emails with a polite greeting, like "I hope you had a nice weekend."
- Subsequent replies can be tricky, especially with less familiar colleagues.
Email Tone
- Balancing formality in email replies is crucial, especially after a few exchanges.
- Avoid being too formal or too informal, especially with non-team members.
Listener Question
- Tomek suggests creating a podcast episode about common email phrases.
- He wants to know how to start and end emails, both formally and informally.