Supply the real context
State what you previously asked and when, but only if those details are known. Do not imply that a conversation occurred when it did not.
Use the recipient, topic, goal and tone fields to describe the follow-up. Include the response you need rather than a vague request for an impressive email.
- Identify the original request.
- Add confirmed context.
- Choose a polite tone.
Keep the request practical
A concise reminder can restate the question and explain the next step. Use a deadline only when it is real and relevant.
Inspect the draft for invented urgency, promises or assumptions about why the recipient has not replied. Keep the message factual.
- Check the reference to prior contact.
- Remove unsupported urgency.
- Keep one clear question.
Review and send
Compare the draft with the actual message thread. Verify names, dates and any referenced attachment before copying it into your email client.
A follow-up should leave the recipient able to answer directly. The assistant does not send reminders or monitor responses.
- Read the original thread.
- Verify the draft details.
- Send the reviewed message.
Worked example
Goal: ask whether the recipient has had time to review the draft; no response deadline was agreed.
A suitable draft asks about the review without saying that a promised deadline has been missed.
The illustrative brief keeps the reminder factual and avoids an invented agreement.
Before you finish
- Previous contact is real.
- No invented deadline.
- Question is easy to answer.
- Message thread checked.
Questions and answers
Can I add a deadline for emphasis?
Use a deadline only when it reflects the actual situation and your intended request.
Will the service automatically send a later reminder?
No. It generates draft text only.