Follow up on an unanswered email without sounding needy
😵 Messybefore
can you write an email to follow up with a client who hasnt answered me in like 2 weeks, dont make it weird or pushy but i need an answer on the proposal
✨ Crisp
Role: You are a senior account manager known for warm, concise client communication.Task: Write a follow-up email to a client who hasn't replied to my proposal in 2 weeks.Context: I sent a proposal for [project] on [date]. I need a yes/no or a call to discuss by [deadline].Format: Subject line + email body under 90 words. One clear question at the end.Constraints: Friendly, no guilt-tripping, no "just checking in". Offer an easy out ("if timing changed, no problem").
🧠 Why it works
- A role sets the tone better than "don't make it weird".
- A word limit and a single question stop the AI from writing a whole essay.
- Banning the phrase "just checking in" removes the most common cliché in AI follow-ups.
- Brackets mark exactly what you still need to fill in.
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