E-mail Raise your voice

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E-mail Raise your voice

How to send a request by email

Here are a few pointers to help you write an email that will get your reader’s attention — and the response you need.

E-mail Raise your voice

1: Use the subject line to your advantage

First things first: The subject line is there for a reason. Use it to clearly let the recipient know why you just added another email to his or her inbox. A vague subject line (like “Have a question”) isn’t helpful and can be irritating. Instead, let the recipient know specifically why you have sent the email. For example: “Need your advice: organising a protest.”

E-mail Raise your voice

2: Greet your reader before making requests

I often get emails from people that immediately launch into a request, demand, or question without bothering to first say, “Good morning” or even simply, “Hi”. It doesn’t hurt to mention something personal before making your request: “Good morning, Jacob. How was your weekend? It was great gardening weather — I hope you were able to make the most of it!” These greetings are short and simple, but they show that you're interested in the recipient.

E-mail Raise your voice

3: Remember what you learned in English lessons

If your request is urgent, it can be tempting to write an email in a hurry with hastily written sentences. If you find yourself doing this, stop. Take a deep breath. When asking for something, the last thing you want to do is make it difficult for someone to understand your request. The fix is simple: Write complete and correct sentences.

E-mail Raise your voice

4: Don’t write a novel

It's entirely possible to make your request in just a few sentences, rather than several paragraphs. Always write a first draft, then consider taking some sentences out to make it easier to read. Then, take a look at the final product and ask yourself if the request is clear.

E-mail Raise your voice

Keep your request friendly, to the point, and well-written and you’ll have a much better chance of getting a 'yes' to your request.

Wat is een belangrijk onderdeel van een Engelse e-mail?

1. Verwijzen naar persoonlijke problemen in de onderwerpregel
2. Onderwerpregel met een duidelijke beschrijving
3. Het schrijven van de e-mail in de vorm van een gedicht
4. Gebruik van emoji's in de onderwerpregel

Hoe moet je de toon van een Engelse e-mail bepalen?

1. Afhankelijk van de professionele relatie met de ontvanger
2. Altijd formeel en afstandelijk
3. Altijd informeel en humoristisch
4. Geheel afhankelijk van je eigen stemming op dat moment

What is a common way to open an English email?

1. Hello,
2. To whom it may concern,
3. Dear Mr. Smith,
4. Hey there!

What is an appropriate closing for a formal English email?

1. Take care,
2. Yours sincerely,
3. Cheers,
4. Best regards,

Waarom begin je de mail met iets persoonlijks?

1. Dat is gezellig
2. Dan gebruik je meer woorden
3. Om interesse te tonen
4. Dan klink je slimmer