George O'Connor

You should try and spread positivity wherever possible. Whether it’s the last time you’ll see a former colleague or if you have to reject someone’s … Read more

Are you trying to encourage someone to email you if they need you? Perhaps you’re wondering if “please don’t hesitate to reach out” is the … Read more

So, you’ve sent someone an email, but they haven’t replied to it yet. Or maybe you’re forwarding an email to the appropriate recipient. Whatever the … Read more

Are you trying to figure out if “sincerely” is an appropriate email closer? Perhaps you’re worried it’s too formal, and you want an alternative to … Read more

It can be hard to contact busy people. After all, nobody wants to interrupt someone’s busy work day. But sometimes, it’s necessary. You might be … Read more

Setting the right tone in an email closing statement can be hard. You might think that “talk to you soon” is useful. But is it … Read more

Has someone listened to your problems or completed a task for you? Perhaps you’d like to thank them for spending time doing something on your … Read more

Certain phrases like “will do” are common in conversations. However, does that mean they’re allowed to be written in professional emails as well? It can … Read more

Someone might have just impressed you with the speed of their response. You should always show gratitude when someone responds in good time, especially if … Read more

You should try to avoid pressuring people to hit deadlines. That’s why phrases like “at your convenience” come in handy. They allow people to decide … Read more