How do you follow up without sounding demanding?


How do you follow up without sounding demanding? Tip: Be brief. Be polite by asking if they've looked it over rather than accuse or point out that you haven't received it yet. Add value by giving them context for the urgency if needed or urgency about the next steps. Finish with a call to action so they know what you want them to do and why it's important.


How do you say ask in a polite way?

Would you mind + verb-ing?
  1. Could / Would you do me a favour?
  2. Could I ask / bother / trouble you + infinitive?
  3. Could you / Would you + base form of verb + please?
  4. Could you + possibly + verb?
  5. Would you mind + verb-ing?