How to Follow Up on a Message Professionally

When someone does not reply to your message, it is tempting to write Hey Emma, did you get my message? Unfortunately, this can sound impatient or a little annoyed. In this short video, you will see how to transform a casual follow-up into a professional email, line by line. Instead of Hey Emma, did you get my message?, write Dear Emma, I wanted to follow up on my previous message. Instead of Just wondering if you had time to check it, say I was wondering if you've had a chance to review it. Instead of Could you let me know?, use I'd appreciate your response when convenient. And instead of Cheers, finish with Best regards. These small changes make your email sound polite, patient and respectful, which often leads to a faster and friendlier reply. Phrases like follow up on, had a chance to review and when convenient are very common in business English and easy to reuse in many situations. You can use them with colleagues, managers, clients, recruiters and suppliers. Watch the video, compare the casual and professional versions, and repeat the professional phrases out loud. Save them for your next follow-up email, and you will sound confident and professional every time.