Lektion
Understanding and support are important elements for company synergies and a good team spirit. To reach people contentwise as well as emotionally can be pivotal for your success.
For temporary important messages to well known people like colleagues and team members etc. you should consider a personal and friendly starting line like:
- I hope you had a good morning so far.
- I hope all is well.
- I am sorry to bother you, but …
Here are a few suggestions for a starting line:
| formal | neutral | informal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I know it's a nuisance ... | x | x | |
| It came to my attention ... | x | x | |
| Please be informed ... | x | x | |
| Please note ... | x | x | |
| With [much] regret I have to inform you ... | x | x | x |
| I am glad to let you know ... | x | x | |
| I have the pleasure to let you know ... | x | x | x |
| You are kindly invited ... | x | x | x |
| You are kindly requested ... | x | x | x |
| Your immediate attention is required to the following matter: | x | x | |
| On behalf of ... | x | x | x |