If something is urgent, use the following expressions: “As this matter is urgent, I would appreciate a reply as soon as possible.” “
I would be grateful for your prompt reply
.” “I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.”
What is a better way to say ASAP?
as soon as possible soon | promptly fast | quick hastily | pronto lickety-split | quickly hot |
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How do you ask someone to reply to ASAP?
- “… by [date and time] because [reason]” …
- “When you have a chance [in the next day, before tomorrow, this week]” …
- “I apologize for the urgency, but could you please [do X, send me Y, complete Z] at your soonest possible convenience?” …
- “EOD”
Is ASAP formal or informal?
Informal Formal | So Therefore/Thus | Also In addition, Additionally | ASAP as soon as possible/at your earliest convenience | Okay, OK acceptable |
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What’s another phrase for as soon as possible?
ASAP soon | quick hastily | pronto lickety-split | quickly hot | swiftly briskly |
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How do you politely ask a reply?
- An early reply would be appreciated.
- I look forward to your reply.
- I look forward to hearing from you.
- I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.
- Your earliest attention would be appreciated.
What is a polite way to ask someone to respond fast?
“As this matter is urgent, I would appreciate a reply as soon as possible.” “I would be grateful for your prompt reply.” “
I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible
.” “I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.” (Slightly old-fashioned.)
What is an example of informal?
The definition of informal is something or someone who is casual or relaxed. An example of informal used as an adjective is
informal clothing
, such as comfy casual jeans and a sweatshirt. Not being in accord with prescribed regulations or forms; unofficial. … Not requiring formal dress.
Is Okay informal?
Okay and the abbreviations OK and O.K.
are informal
and should be replaced by synonyms such as acceptable, all right, correct, approval, authorize or recommend in formal writing.
How do you ask for something nicely?
Use
“WOULD YOU DO ME A FAVOR
.” This is often used and you must use it when you are asking for a special request or favor. Other phrases for asking something to someone nicely are “DO YOU MIND,” WOULD YOU MIND, COULD I, WOULD IT BE OK IF, WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE, WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO, etc.
How do you say get back to me professionally?
- I’ll report back to you regularly. …
- I will keep you informed/posted/updated.
- I will refer this to our customer services department and get back to you shortly.
- Thank you for your email.
- Subject: Apology for non-submission of documents.
- Subject: Submitting my presentation.
How do you use promptly?
- She answered promptly, “I will pay ten cents.”
- These discoveries were promptly recognized.
- “I will join you later,” she said, and promptly left Carmen alone.
- Jellicoe was promptly appointed commander-in-chief.
- She promptly asked if he wanted a furnished or unfurnished apartment.
What is the meaning of as soon as possible?
It often takes the form as soon as possible, meaning
at the earliest possible moment, as in He’ll finish the work as soon as possible
. This expression employs possible in the sense of “if it can or could be,” a usage dating from the late 1600s.
How do you politely tell someone to wait in an email?
- hold on. phrasal verb. …
- just wait until/till. phrase. …
- hang on/hold on a minute. phrase. …
- wait a minute/second. phrase. …
- just a minute/moment/second. phrase. …
- let me see/think. phrase. …
- bear with me/us. phrasal verb. …
- something will have to wait. phrase.
How do you follow up if no response?
- Ask yourself (honestly) if you included a close in your first attempt. …
- Always send a fresh email. …
- Don’t follow up too quickly. …
- Adjust your close every time you don’t get a response. …
- Don’t send a breakup email. …
- Resist the temptation to be passive-aggressive.