Sunday, October 26, 2014

Email Follow-Ups and "I was wondering ..."

Email Follow-Ups and "I was wondering ..."

I was wondering …

  • What do you thing the chances are of … us being able to finish this report by Friday?
  • What is the possibility of … us having a meeting next week?
  • Do you think it might be possible … for us to get together next week to finalize our presentation?
  • Is there any way … you might be able to send me what you have so I get a jump on writing our talking points?
  • Is there any way you can/could ...
  • I was thinking … it might speed up the process if I give you my feedback before the meeting this afternoon.
  • Would it be possible to send me your notes before the meeting?
  • I would really appreciate any notes you could send me before I make the presentation. Do you think that might be possible? I would really appreciate it if you could.
  • I would be great if I could get your input before the meeting. Do you think you might have time to send me what you have?

Follow ups:
Hope you had a nice weekend.
  • I just wanted to follow up on the request to …
  • Just following up on the Bob's request for the figures from last year …
  • I'm just following up on the draft I sent you. Have you had a chance to review/look at it yet?
  • Please let me know what you think about this when you get a chance.
  • Just a quick note to check on the status of ...




Follow up Responses:
  • Thanks for following up. I forgot to let you know that it looks good from my end.
  • Thanks for checking back with me. I'm finishing it as we speak. You'll have it in about five minutes. Thanks, again.


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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Ways of Describing Music










What are some different ways of referring to one's job?
His / Her job, work, position, profession, what they do, career, line of work, their calling, employment, livelihood, occupation, trade, vocation, specialty, day job, gig, craft, spot, stint, daily grind, nine-to-five, post, racket, cup of tea, line of business

Words to describe something "interesting"
alluring, amusing, compelling, curious, engaging, exotic, fascinating, intriguing, provocative, refreshing, stimulating, striking, thought-provoking, unusual, absorbing, affecting, arresting, captivating, enchanting, engrossing, enthralling, gripping, riveting, stirring, charismatic, exceptional, magnetic

What does it mean when something comes "out of leftfield"?

Thing to be able to describe:
Music
Art
Films
Food
Architecture
People
Situations

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Pronouncing the Word "to"


We went to dinner.


Come to my party.


Let's go to the store.


I wanted to get more.


wanted                      center                   interview


I thought to myself …


We're going to your play.