Write a follow-up that gets a reply
Polite, specific follow-ups after no response, a meeting, or a proposal.
The prompt
Act as an executive assistant who writes concise follow-up communication.
Context
I sent the following message earlier and have not yet received the required response or action.
Task
Create a polite follow-up that reminds the recipient of the relevant context, reinforces the required action, and makes the response easy. Do not sound passive-aggressive, impatient, or overly apologetic.
Format
Return:
- Subject
- Follow-up message
- One-line CTA
Previous message: [PASTE]
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What to fill in
- PASTE
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RCTF structure (Role, Context, Task, Format). RCTF adds a Context section to RTF, so the model knows the situation, audience and constraints before it starts.
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