{"id":14543,"date":"2021-08-29T21:07:54","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T21:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=14543"},"modified":"2023-03-21T10:59:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T10:59:12","slug":"i-am-reaching-out-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/i-am-reaching-out-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Other Ways to Say &#8220;I am reaching out to you&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emailing is now such an integral part of most people&rsquo;s everyday work lives that anyone who does not know what the most appropriate way to express something in an email is may feel uncomfortable asking for clarification or advice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It almost feels like there is a set of unwritten rules about what should be said under which circumstances.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rules can be difficult to understand for people who are new to sending emails in a professional setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to write succinct and coherent emails is an important indication of a person&rsquo;s professional competence, and it is therefore important to understand which email openers <\/span>&mdash; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/i-hope-this-email-finds-you-well\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;<strong>I hope this emails finds you well<\/strong>&rdquo; <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-to-end-an-email-professionally-top-tips-examples\/\">endings for emails<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are appropriate under what circumstances.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important parts of a professional email is clearly stating why you are sending the email and what you expect from its recipient.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is meant by &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>&ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo; is a phrase used to introduce the purpose of an email. Essentially, it means &ldquo;I am writing to you.&rdquo; It is commonly used at the start of the first or second sentence of the body of an email. It is generally followed by &ldquo;because&rdquo; and a brief explanation of the email&rsquo;s aim.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Meaning and background of &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phrase &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo; derives from the literal &ldquo;reaching out&rdquo; that takes place when a person extends their arm to get another person&rsquo;s attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When used in a professional email, it is commonly followed by an explanation of the email&rsquo;s purpose, for example, &ldquo;I am reaching out to you to ask whether you would be interested in collaborating on an outreach project about ecosystem preservation.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When used in an email, the phrase is mostly used when the sender and recipient are not in regular contact with one another. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phrase implies a degree of distance that needs to be reached across for contact to take place.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be strange to say &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo; when addressing an email to a work colleague you speak to multiple times per day.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not necessarily true of some of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/web-stories\/i-am-reaching-out-to-you-alternatives-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">synonyms for &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;<\/a><\/strong> presented below &mdash; for example, you might use the informal &ldquo;just popping into your inbox&rdquo; when writing to a close acquaintance or colleague with whom you regularly communicate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>Formal email alternatives to &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important things about writing emails in a professional environment is striking the right level of formality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/awelu.srv.lu.se\/grammar-and-words\/register-and-style\/register-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">language register<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of English is divided into four categories: familiar, informal, formal and ceremonial.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, it is not necessary to use the ceremonial register in work emails, nor is it usually appropriate to use the familiar register. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should always opt for language that falls into either the formal or informal register.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are six formal alternatives to the phrase &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some have slightly different meanings, most can be used in more or less interchangeably, and all are of an equivalent level of formality to &ldquo;I am reaching out to you.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>I am writing to you&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17397\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you.jpg\" alt=\"I am writing to you\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17397 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3Crect%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"I am writing to you\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-writing-to-you-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This straightforward alternative phrase can more or less be used interchangeably with &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you are writing to someone who works in a different department of the company you work for, you could use either phrase.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>Dear Maria,&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I am writing to you to ask whether you have been able to respond to the apology email we received from corporate yesterday. Please let me know if you have, or if not, when you think you will have a response ready.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many thanks,&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Horatio<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>I am contacting you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17396\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you.jpg\" alt=\"I am contacting you\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17396 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you.jpg\" alt=\"I am contacting you\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-contacting-you.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This straight-to-the-point phrase is another formal alternative to &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is slightly less personal and is most often used when the sender and recipient have almost no relationship at all, for example, a doctor&rsquo;s secretary might use this to address a patient about a scheduled appointment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Ms. Coleman,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am contacting you in relation to your upcoming appointment with Dr. Murphy at 3pm on Tuesday the 24<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of September. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please be advised that patients will need to wear masks while inside the Murphy Family Practice facility. Hand sanitizer will be available <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/for-your-convenience-meaning-examples\/\">for your convenience<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shirley James<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>I am getting in touch with you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17394\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you.jpg\" alt=\"I am getting in touch with you\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17394 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you.jpg\" alt=\"I am getting in touch with you\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-getting-in-touch-with-you.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This phrase can also be used interchangeably with &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo; in formal emails.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/dear-all-in-a-work-email\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dear all<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope you are enjoying your weekend! I am getting in touch with you to remind you that you will need to bring a packed lunch to the corporate park run on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>I wanted to touch base with you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17395\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you.jpg\" alt=\"I wanted to touch base with youI wanted to touch base with you\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17395 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you.jpg\" alt=\"I wanted to touch base with youI wanted to touch base with you\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-touch-base-with-you.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can say &ldquo;I wanted to touch base with you&rdquo; in a formal email when writing to someone with whom you are in somewhat regular contact.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be used when referring to a specific project, for example &ldquo;I wanted to touch base with you about how things are going with the planning for the fundraiser,&rdquo; or to initiate a broader conversation, for example &ldquo;I wanted to touch base with you to see you are liking your new position.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>I wanted to let you know<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17391\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know.jpg\" alt=\"I wanted to let you know\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17391 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know.jpg\" alt=\"I wanted to let you know\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-wanted-to-let-you-know.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This alternative phrase is mostly used when there is a single piece of information that is being communicated to the recipient by the sender.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Mr. Alan Watts,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope this finds you well. I wanted to let you know that your tickets for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamlet<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Saturday, May 25<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 2pm have been refunded in full to the account from which the payment was taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarah Walsh&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>I wanted to follow up with you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This alternative has a more specific application than the previous ones. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I wanted to follow up with you&rdquo; should be used when there has been a previous exchange between the sender and the recipient, whether by email, telephone or in person.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there have been recent conversations between the recipient and sender, and the sender is now following up on an action point that was agreed to during a previous exchange, you could also use the phrase <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/as-per-our-conversation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;<strong>as per our previous conversation<\/strong>&rdquo;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to introduce the purpose of your email.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Yasmin,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to follow up with you about the questions I agreed to pass on to Max on your behalf. I have now sent these to Max. He will contact you directly with his responses before the end of the week.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best wishes,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17388\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you.jpeg\" alt=\"10 Other Ways to Say &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-735x1103.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-223x335.jpeg 223w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-231x347.jpeg 231w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-347x520.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-427x640.jpeg 427w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-512x768.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-640x960.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-720x1080.jpeg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you.jpeg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17388 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you.jpeg\" alt=\"10 Other Ways to Say &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-735x1103.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-223x335.jpeg 223w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-231x347.jpeg 231w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-347x520.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-427x640.jpeg 427w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-512x768.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-640x960.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you-720x1080.jpeg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Other-Ways-to-Say-I-am-reaching-out-to-you.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>Casual email alternatives to &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have been introduced to six formal alternatives to &ldquo;I am reaching out to you,&rdquo; here are four informal ones that can be used when addressing work colleagues with whom you are in regular contact and have established an informal rapport.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Just writing to say<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17399\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated.jpeg\" alt=\"Just writing to say Updated\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated.jpeg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17399 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated.jpeg\" alt=\"Just writing to say Updated\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-writing-to-say-Updated.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This informal alternative can be used when dropping a casual work acquaintance a quick message.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi Liz,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope you&rsquo;re having fun with the kids this weekend! Just writing to say that your speech on Monday at the conference was great! It was so well-delivered! Congrats, girl!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheers,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Just popping into your inbox<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17392\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox.jpg\" alt=\"Just popping into your inbox\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17392 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox.jpg\" alt=\"Just popping into your inbox\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-popping-into-your-inbox.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another informal way to introduce the purpose of an email.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Sam,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just popping into your inbox to ask whether you wouldn&rsquo;t mind watering the cactus on my desk while I&rsquo;m on holiday? I forgot to ask someone before I left!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ciara<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Just giving you a heads up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17401\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up.jpeg\" alt=\"Just giving you a heads up\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up.jpeg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17401 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up.jpeg\" alt=\"Just giving you a heads up\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Just-giving-you-a-heads-up.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This colloquial alternative to &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo; can be used when sending a quick message in an informal setting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi Dave,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just giving you a heads up that Monica is considering moving the pick-up basketball game from Friday night to Saturday night. Would that work for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See you soon,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alicia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>I am dropping you a message<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17403\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message.jpeg\" alt=\"I am dropping you a message\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message.jpeg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17403 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message.jpeg\" alt=\"I am dropping you a message\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message.jpeg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-735x413.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-335x188.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/I-am-dropping-you-a-message.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I am dropping you a message&rdquo; is a casual alternative to &ldquo;I am reaching out to you.&rdquo; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its meaning is essentially the same as the latter phrase, but its connotations are less formal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often used between colleagues in an informal work setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#cececc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi Evan,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am dropping you a message to let you know the post has arrived downstairs. If you wouldn&rsquo;t mind bringing it up to Sam when you&rsquo;re done with your meeting, that would be great.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks in advance,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jane&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frequently asked questions with regards to &ldquo;I am reaching out to you&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the meaning of reaching out?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&ldquo;Reaching out&rdquo; in an Email simply means that somebody is &ldquo;writing to you&rdquo; for a purpose that is usually stated directly after the introductory phrase &ldquo;reaching out.&rdquo; For instance, if somebody says &ldquo;I am reaching out to you because I need your help,&rdquo; then that simply means that the person is &ldquo;contacting you&rdquo; or &ldquo;writing to you&rdquo; because he or she needs help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is another way to say &ldquo;Reaching out&rdquo;?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Two formal ways to say &ldquo;Reaching out&rdquo; are &ldquo;I am contacting you&rdquo; or &ldquo;I am writing to you.&rdquo; More informal alternatives include &ldquo;Just giving you a heads up&rdquo; or you could start the body of your Email with a phrase such as &ldquo;Just popping into your inbox.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What is the meaning of &ldquo;I am reaching out to you regarding&rdquo;<\/h3>\n<p>When somebody says &ldquo;I am reaching out to you regarding,&rdquo; they simply mean that they are &ldquo;contacting you&rdquo; for the purpose that follows after the phrase &ldquo;I am reaching out to you regarding.&rdquo; For instance, if they say &ldquo;I am reaching out to you regarding my recent order,&rdquo; what they mean is simply that they are contacting you because they want to discuss their recent order with you.<br>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the meaning of reaching out?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"&ldquo;Reaching out&rdquo; in an Email simply means that somebody is &ldquo;writing to you&rdquo; for a purpose that is usually stated directly after the introductory phrase &ldquo;reaching out.&rdquo; For instance, if somebody says &ldquo;I am reaching out to you because I need your help,&rdquo; then that simply means that the person is &ldquo;contacting you&rdquo; or &ldquo;writing to you&rdquo; because he or she needs help. \"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is another way to say &ldquo;Reaching out&rdquo;?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Two formal ways to say &ldquo;Reaching out&rdquo; are &ldquo;I am contacting you&rdquo; or &ldquo;I am writing to you.&rdquo; More informal alternatives include &ldquo;Just giving you a heads up&rdquo; or you could start the body of your Email with a phrase such as &ldquo;Just popping into your inbox.&rdquo;\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the meaning of \\\"I am reaching out to you regarding\\\"\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"When somebody says \\\"I am reaching out to you regarding,\\\" they simply mean that they are \\\"contacting you\\\" for the purpose that follows after the phrase \\\"I am reaching out to you regarding.\\\" For instance, if they say \\\"I am reaching out to you regarding my recent order,\\\" what they mean is simply that they are contacting you because they want to discuss their recent order with you.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><br>\n<!--FAQPage Code Generated by https:\/\/saijogeorge.com\/json-ld-schema-generator\/faq\/--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emailing is now such an integral part of most people&rsquo;s everyday work lives that anyone who does not know what the most appropriate way to express something in an email is may feel uncomfortable asking for clarification or advice. 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