Reviewed scenario
Suggesting edits on a report
A colleague sent a report and you want to propose edits in a way that feels warm rather than critical.
BeforeThanks for sending the report. I have a few edits to suggest before we finalize.
SafeThanks so much for sending the report. I have a few edits to suggest before we finalize.
BalancedThank you for sending the report over, I really appreciate it. I have a few edits to suggest before we finalize.
BoldThank you so much for putting the report together and sending it my way, I truly appreciate the effort. I have just a few edits to suggest so we can polish it together before we finalize.
Reviewed scenario
Requesting an updated invoice
You need an updated invoice from a vendor and want the request to feel approachable while staying professional.
BeforePlease send me the updated invoice by Friday. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
SafeCould you please send me the updated invoice by Friday? Feel free to reach out with any questions.
BalancedWhenever you get a chance, could you send over the updated invoice by Friday? Feel free to reach out with any questions.
BoldI'd be really grateful if you could send over the updated invoice by Friday, and please feel free to reach out with any questions along the way, I'm happy to help.