My sister said my follow-up emails sound like a robot

She read one I sent to a potential client and said 'Honestly, this feels like you copied it from a 2015 blog post.' I always thought being super formal was professional, but now I'm wondering if a more casual, direct style works better. What's your go-to tone for follow-ups?

4 comments

4 Comments

diana_wright26d ago

Seriously, it's just an email. I do what @dixon.mia said and keep it simple.

dixon.mia27d ago

I just write like I'm talking to a friend now, and it gets way better replies.

riverb1326d ago

Wait, you used to write differently?

sanchez.ivan7d ago

Totally get what Mia means. My old work emails were so stiff and formal, like I was writing a legal document. Switched to just typing like a normal human and people actually started reading them. It's crazy how much easier it is when you drop the act.