{"id":18266,"date":"2022-04-23T21:40:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T21:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=18266"},"modified":"2023-03-23T19:17:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T19:17:04","slug":"i-wanted-to-follow-up-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/i-wanted-to-follow-up-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Ways to Use &#8220;I wanted to follow up&#8221; in E-Mail Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.65%; }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:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In email writing, the golden rule is to always include a statement of purpose or intent. The expression &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; is one example of such a message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truth be told, we dislike using the same expression time and time again because we feel like we can actually be more creative if we want to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, we simply don&rsquo;t want to sound like a broken record when we write, ironically speaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, in today&rsquo;s post, we have compiled various expressions containing the set phrase &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; to make professional email writing less of a nuisance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As always, you will also find plenty of great alternative expressions that you can use instead of &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&rdquo;, to make sure that your writing remains dynamic and professional at all times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Expressions containing &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>I would like to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>This is to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>This is just to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I am writing to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I would like to do a follow-up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I just wanted to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I&rsquo;m just following up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Following up on&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I just wanted to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Just following up again&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>To follow up on&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I want to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Alternatives to &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>To circle back&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I just wanted to check&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I would just like to know&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Per our last discussion&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>By any chance, have you&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Have you had the chance to&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Have you, by any chance, checked my&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>This is just to remind you about my previous concern&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I am writing another email because I have tried to&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>I sent an email to you last week and hadn&rsquo;t heard back&hellip;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Understanding &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; in business correspondence<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18526\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; in business correspondence\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18526 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202000%201333'%3E%3Crect%20width='2000'%20height='1333'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Understanding &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; in business correspondence\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/secretary-by-computer-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In business correspondence, follow-up emails are what we send to people when we want to prompt or remind them about a particular concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is to say, we write follow-up emails when our messages of concern get ignored for some reason that we are not necessarily aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These kinds of emails are important because they prompt the message receiver to take action by responding to whatever concern we have sent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needless to say, tact and civility are key elements that drive healthy relationships in business settings. But, sometimes, we tend to struggle with how to do such a typical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common way to do follow-ups is to make use of the expression &ldquo;I wanted to follow up..&rdquo; This is usually followed by &ldquo;on my last or previous email.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Follow up&rdquo; is a phrasal verb that simply suggests the meaning &ldquo;investigate&rdquo; or &ldquo;look into.&rdquo; In simpler terms, it could also mean &ldquo;to check something out.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To clarify, &ldquo;follow-up&rdquo; is different from &ldquo;follow up&rdquo; because the former is a either an adjective or a noun while the latter is a verb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the single word variant spelling &ldquo;followup&rdquo; is simply a spelling mistake that may have been inadvertently passed on from one language community to another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In actual, casual language use, we tend to respond to these scenarios by saying <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/thank-you-for-checking-on-me-synonyms\/\"><b>&ldquo;thank you for checking on me&rdquo;<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but not in professional contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional exchanges need more careful language use to maintain good working relationships that drive the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To contextualize the expression we are discussing, here&rsquo;s an example of how to use &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo;:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Darcy,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\n<b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>I wanted to follow up on my previous email<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To briefly recall, I sent you an inquiry about the administrative processes regarding my end of contract. I would appreciate it if you could provide the details within the week so I can prepare the necessary documents.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your help in advance.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respectfully,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>12 Ways to Use &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; in E-Mail Writing (Business Correspondence)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18528\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up%E2%80%A6-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence.jpg\" alt=\"12 Ways to Use &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; in E-Mail Writing (Business Correspondence)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18528 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up%E2%80%A6-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence.jpg\" alt=\"12 Ways to Use &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; in E-Mail Writing (Business Correspondence)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-Ways-to-Use-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;-in-E-Mail-Writing-Business-Correspondence.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human as we are, we are naturally creative in the sense that we want to avoid repeating exactly the same message over and over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It makes us sound mechanical or robotic &ndash; maybe even uninventive in a way. So, we tend to look for linguistic variations in the daily expressions that we use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To contribute to resolving this concern we have prepared various ways of using the phrase &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; together with practical examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. I would like to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a couple of words different from &ldquo;I wanted to follow up,&rdquo; &ldquo;I would like to follow up&rdquo; is a great polite expression to use.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This expression is great for following up on job application-related matters because of its polite structure and connotation. However, it can be used in all sorts of formal contexts. One of the stock phrases you&rsquo;ll often hear in combination with &ldquo;I would like to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; is &ldquo;I would like to follow up on my previous Email [&hellip;].&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let&rsquo;s now have a look at how to use this handy expression in formal Email correspondence.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example 1: How to Use &ldquo;I would like to follow up&rdquo; in an Email&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear HR,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\n<b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>I would like to follow up<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on my job application. I sent an online application form last week on April 15, 2022.&nbsp; I was advised by Ms. Jillian Miller to wait for further instructions, yet I have not heard from her since last Friday.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/thank-you-for-your-attention\/\"><b><i>Thank you for your attention.<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sylvia Perez<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Example 2: How to use &ldquo;I would like to follow up on my previous Email&rdquo; in an Email<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\nDear James,<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/i-hope-this-email-finds-you-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I hope this email finds you well.<\/a><\/strong> I would like to follow up on my previous email regarding the current state of our business relationship. As I haven&rsquo;t received a response yet, I was wondering if you already had the chance to review it.<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\nIf there are any further details that you need from me, please let me know, and I will be more than happy to provide them.<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\nKind regards,<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\nMarcel\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. This is to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More direct than &ldquo;I wanted to follow up,&rdquo; &ldquo;This is to follow up&rdquo; communicates conciseness to the reader of the message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great expression to use if and when the need for pleasantries toward the message receiver becomes irrelevant for some reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Ms. Peterson,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\n<b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>This is to follow up<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on our last conversation about the general monthly meeting for all employees. The marketing department is asking whether we already have a definite schedule for it.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you in advance.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natalie<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. This is just to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make &ldquo;This is to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; slightly softer, we can also insert the adverb &ldquo;just.&rdquo; Doing so reduces the straightforwardness of the expression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, this is great for emailing a large group of people like all employees or team members at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/dear-all-in-a-work-email\/\"><b><i>Dear All,<\/i><\/b><\/a>&nbsp;<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\n<b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>This is just to follow up<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the management feedback form for the first quarter. We would like to receive all forms by the end of the week so we can start with our next step.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your attention.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. I am writing to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I am writing to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; suggests ownership of the action because of the presence of the pronoun &ldquo;I.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon choosing to do so, we intend to communicate that the follow-up email is not necessarily coming from an organizational group or department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Mr. Quinn,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<br>\n&nbsp;<br>\n<b><i>I am writing to follow up<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your lacking requirements for your loan application. We need two (2) copies of your valid IDs. Please provide back-to-back copies of these IDs on two separate sheets. You may just scan them and send them to me via email. If possible, kindly send these to me by tomorrow or the following day.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you in advance.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lily Roberts<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. I would like to do a follow-up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, &ldquo;I would like to do a follow-up&hellip;&rdquo; is leaning more toward actionable steps like inviting someone to a meeting or asking the person to do something.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that the word &ldquo;follow-up&rdquo; in this statement is a noun and, therefore, it needs a hyphen or n-dash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Team,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/hope-all-is-well-with-you-alternatives\/\"><b><i>Hope all is well with you.<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> I would like to do a follow-up <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting about last week&rsquo;s issues and concerns. Please make yourselves available for one hour this afternoon. I would like to meet you between 3 and 4 pm in the conference room.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your attention to this matter.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philip<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. I just wanted to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I just wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; is also a great way to remind a person of an inquiry or concern that may have been overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insertion of the adverb &ldquo;just&rdquo; acts as a request softener tool. &ldquo;Just&rdquo; in this example means &ldquo;only,&rdquo; another adverb that suggests the meaning &ldquo;nothing more.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Bella,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I just wanted to follow up<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the weekly sales report from your branch. I would need it by the end of the day today. Also, please do send me a brief evaluation report of your new sales staff at the store. I will have a meeting with HR tomorrow morning, and I would need to report this information as well.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you in advance.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>7. I&rsquo;m just following up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, expressed in the present continuous form, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m just following up on&hellip;&rdquo; provides a more timely feeling to the reader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also makes use of the adverb &ldquo;just,&rdquo; which acts as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/writingcenter.gmu.edu\/guides\/hedges-softening-claims-in-academic-writing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>hedging device<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that makes the follow-up message more cautious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Ethan,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I&rsquo;m just following up<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your thoughts about the newest topics that you need to write about. All of the new topics and instructions are highlighted in the spreadsheet. If anything is unclear, or if you have any suggestions, please feel free to let me know.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cassandra<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Following up on&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think being more direct would help make your communication more efficient, you may choose the simple &ldquo;Following up on&hellip;&rdquo; introductory phrase instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As this is a prepositional phrase, a noun phrase is needed afterward. Here&rsquo;s an example of how to use this variant in context:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Thelma,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Following up on<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your assigned report, I would suggest reading Gap Selling by Keenan. This book contains a lot of relevant information that you can make use of. I have personally read this book before, and I have been able to learn useful strategies.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mildred<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>9. I just wanted to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using simple past verbs is a common politeness strategy in both written and spoken conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair this with the adverb &ldquo;just,&rdquo; and you get a prudent follow-up email expression. Hence, using &ldquo;I just wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; is also a great choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Robin,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I just wanted to follow up <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on my change of schedule request. I have already filled up the online form and sent you an email about it last week. In case I missed any steps to make this request happen, kindly don&rsquo;t hesitate to let me know.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caroline<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Just following up again&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have already sent a follow-up email to a previous question or concern, yet you still haven&rsquo;t received any response, you may opt for &ldquo;Just following up again&hellip;&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The neutrally casual tone of this expression is great for preventing any undesirable misinterpretation from the message receiver&rsquo;s side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Noah,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Just following up again <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on my previous message. I would like to know whether you are interested in considering a cost-reduction service to make sure your company is not getting ripped off? This brings irresistible value to start-up businesses by reducing overhead expenses. Feel free to book a call with me anytime.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/please-see-attached\/\"><b><i>Please see attached<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for my scheduler&rsquo;s link.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calvin<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>11. To follow up on&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another direct and space-saving follow-up expression is &ldquo;To follow up on&hellip;&rdquo; As it is short, direct, and simple, it prevents ambiguities in sense-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to make use of a noun phrase after the preposition &ldquo;on&rdquo; to observe grammaticality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Raven,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>To follow up on <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">my last email, please let me know within the day whether you would like to schedule your house viewing next week. Attached below is the link to my calendar. Feel free to book a schedule anytime.&nbsp; <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/let-me-know-if-you-have-any-questions\/\"><b><i>Please let me know if you have any questions<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tammy<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>12. I want to follow up&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least among the variations, &ldquo;I want to follow up on&hellip;&rdquo; is probably the most straightforward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It makes use of the simple present verb tense, which is relatively less cautious than the simple past. Here&rsquo;s how you could use it in context:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Andre,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I want to follow up <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the voicemail that I sent you this morning. If you haven&rsquo;t checked it yet, I actually wanted to know whether you are available for a meeting either this Thursday or Friday afternoon. I wanted to have a look at your designs because they seem to meet my preference. Please let me know your availability when you get this.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samuel<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>10 great alternatives to &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18291\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up%E2%80%A6Alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo;Alternatives\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18291 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up%E2%80%A6Alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo;Alternatives\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives.jpg 854w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-335x188.jpg 335w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-347x195.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Understanding-I-wanted-to-follow-up&hellip;Alternatives.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the variations above, there are also other ways to express &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; in email writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, you&rsquo;ll find ten alternative expressions that can be effectively used in writing follow-up emails depending on your needed intent and emphasis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. To circle back&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;To circle back&rdquo; to something means &ldquo;to return&rdquo; or &ldquo;to time jump&rdquo; to some event in the past. This expression can also be used in follow-up emails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This expression may not be a direct synonym of the expression we are discussing today, but it is a great phrase for implying the same intent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Kat,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>To circle back <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to our discussion two days ago, we would need to have a look at the results of your analysis. You seem to have discovered some interesting findings, which are relevant to our current research. I would like to rediscuss these things with you as soon as possible. So, kindly let me know if you are available today.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. I just wanted to check&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I just wanted to check&hellip;&rdquo; is also something we can use for follow-ups, especially with those people who we communicate with all the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly reducing the formality level on our email message suggests that the message receiver is quite close to us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Allison,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I just wanted to check <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether you have already read my last email regarding the revised employee handbook. There are some specific points that I would like to discuss with you. Kindly let me know when you are available for a meeting.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emma<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. I would just like to know&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, a more formal alternative to &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; is &ldquo;I would just like to know&hellip;&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As this expression breathes politeness, you can never go wrong with it. Here&rsquo;s how you could make use of &ldquo;I would just like to know&hellip;&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Ally,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I would just like to know <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether you have already reviewed the<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">documents I sent via email last week. The whole team will have a sync-up meeting this Wednesday, and we need to provide a report on those documents. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with to speed up the analysis process.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jason<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Per our last conversation&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like &ldquo;To circle back,&rdquo; &ldquo;Per our last discussion&hellip;&rdquo; is also a great email intent introduction for follow-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that people may also use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/as-per-our-conversation\/\"><b>&ldquo;As per our conversation&hellip;&rdquo;<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of &ldquo;Per our last conversation&rdquo; if they do not want to specify which exact discussion they are referring to.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Ray,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Per our last discussion, <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you mentioned that you would check with the accounts team what happened behind the payment transfer failure. Upon checking my account again today, the amount still hasn&rsquo;t been credited. Kindly let me know whether there is any other action I should take to resolve the issue. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/thank-you-for-your-patience\/\"><b><i>Thank you for your patience<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cynthia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. By any chance, have you&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used to convey tentativeness in writing or speech, &ldquo;By any chance, have you&hellip;&rdquo; is also a great alternative to &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its lighthearted tone, your reader would definitely appreciate your tactful language use if you choose this one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Jake,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>By any chance, have you <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">already found out the reason behind the system error on our website? It seems that some of the functions are still not working on my end. I would appreciate it if you could give me an update about this matter within the day.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you in advance.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jonas<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Have you had the chance to&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Have you had the chance to&hellip;&rdquo; is a more direct version of the previous one that contains the hedging device &ldquo;By any chance.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite this more straightforward structure, it is still great for follow-up situations that especially require more urgent action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Alex,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Have you had the chance <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to talk with Jane? It appears that the CRM tool she developed has been a little laggy recently. It would be nice if you could let me know how long this system issue could take so I could also explain it to my team.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jamie<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br>\n<noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18280\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1.jpg\" alt=\"I wanted to follow up in Business Correspondence Pin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-720x1080.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18280 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1.jpg\" alt=\"I wanted to follow up in Business Correspondence Pin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-223x335.jpg 223w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-231x347.jpg 231w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-347x520.jpg 347w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1-720x1080.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/I-wanted-to-follow-up-in-Business-Correspondence-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Have you, by any chance, checked my&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a more stylistic language structure, &ldquo;Have you, by any chance, checked my&hellip;&rdquo; is also something we could effectively use during follow-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hedging device &ldquo;by any chance&rdquo; in this phrase serves as an interruptive thought. Doing so would balance the amount of assertion and caution that you want to convey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Peter,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Have you, by any chance, checked my <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">last email regarding the additional technical support we need for our website? There have been a lot of end-user complaints in the last couple of weeks, and we need to take action as soon as possible.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>8. This is just to remind you about my previous concern&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, a formal yet straightforward follow-up alternative would be &ldquo;This is just to remind you about my previous concern&hellip;&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This expression is great for conveying more authority to your reader, which would then help in prompting them to take action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Angela,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>This is just to remind you about my previous concern <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regarding the incorrect data set that we need to analyze. If possible, I would like to have it corrected by the end of the day tomorrow so my team can start with the analysis soon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your attention to the issue.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellie<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>9. I am writing another email because I have tried to&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have already written the person more than twice yet haven&rsquo;t received any response, &ldquo;I am writing because I have tried to&hellip;&rdquo; should be suitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, we need to be more assertive so that people will take action. However, we also have to bear in mind that there could be a lot of reasons behind the no response.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Andrew,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I am writing another email because I have tried to <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach you a few times<\/span><\/i><b><i>,<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yet I haven&rsquo;t heard back<\/span><\/i><b><i>. <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per the management, there is a need for us to change the current logistics-related process to prevent the issue we had last month. I would like to book a call with you as soon as you are available to discuss this matter. The link to my calendar is also attached below for your reference.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevie<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>10. I sent an email to you last week and hadn&rsquo;t heard back&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, we could also simply describe what happened to our email message receiver to make him or her understand the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, emails can get lost in cyberspace for a multitude of reasons. Hence, doing so could help in making email correspondence easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-grey\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Andrew,<\/span><\/i>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I sent an email to you last week and hadn&rsquo;t heard back,<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so I thought I&rsquo;d drop you another one.<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To recall my last email&rsquo;s purpose, I wanted to schedule a meeting with you in person regarding the upcoming employee relations conference. We would have to decide on how many delegates we will be sending off, as well as who they would be. I need your input on this matter, hopefully by Friday afternoon. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/please-dont-hesitate-to-contact-me\/\"><b><i>Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact me<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for any clarifications regarding this matter, Andrew.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samantha<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Follow-up prompts to avoid in email writing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are suggested follow-up prompts, there are also ones that we should avoid in email writing contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expressions below are context-inappropriate and may be considered offensive by anyone in the professional setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Why have you not responded yet?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question &ldquo;Why have you not responded yet?&rdquo; is not a very good follow-up email prompt. This question is too direct and suggests impatience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we may be able to say something like this in casual messaging with our close-knits, we have to avoid this question in email writing contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Tell me how to resolve my issue right now.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Tell me how to resolve my issue right now&rdquo; is also another message that suggests rudeness and agitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has an overly demanding connotation, which clearly makes communication harder, let alone the business relationship as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>When will you address my concern?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, the question &ldquo;When will you address my concern?&rdquo; has to be avoided at all costs. It also bears an aggressive <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.csun.edu\/~bashforth\/098_PDF\/06Sep15Connotation_Denotation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>connotation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that could break healthy relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though superficially harmless in other casual scenarios, this would surely put a person off in business settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>You must be too swamped to respond.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needless to say, &ldquo;You must be too swamped to respond&rdquo; must also be avoided when doing follow-up emails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This message has an extremely confrontational and presumptive tone that no one in the business world would appreciate.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Who else can I talk with apart from you?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question &ldquo;Who else can I talk with apart from you?&rdquo; is also confrontational and hostile in tone, particularly in formal settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, we do want our issues to be resolved as soon as possible, but being aggressive in our tonality just makes matters worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Hey! What are you up to?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, when doing follow-up emails, being too casual is also something we should steer away from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/what-are-you-up-to-meaning\/\"><b>&ldquo;What are you up to?&rdquo; is a casual expression that means <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;What are you doing.&rdquo; This is something that is more suitable between or among friends and family members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What&rsquo;s up? Just wanted to&hellip;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, another too casual expression that we must avoid is &ldquo;What&rsquo;s up?&rdquo; followed by the &ldquo;Just wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; part.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As email writing is expected to be neutrally formal to consultative in general, casual greetings like &ldquo;What&rsquo;s up?&rdquo; should be considered inappropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing follow-up emails can be tricky because we need to control our language use, notwithstanding our emotion, to maintain professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the all the variations and alternatives to the expression &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo; together with practical example emails above should be more than helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kindly don&rsquo;t hesitate to visit our humble site again next time for more interesting discussions about how language works.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions on the business expression &ldquo;I wanted to follow up&hellip;&rdquo;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What do we mean by &ldquo;I wanted to follow up on my previous email&rdquo;?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I wanted to follow up on my previous email&rdquo; is a statement that explains the purpose of an email message. It is used to prompt a message receiver to review the last email being referred to by the sender. It also prompts the reader or message receiver to take action on a question or concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What is a polite follow-up email to a busy person?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To follow-up on a request, question, or concern to a busy person, we can simply use softener expressions like &ldquo;by any chance,&rdquo; such as in &ldquo;Have you, by any chance, taken a look at my proposal?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How can we gently follow up on a concern?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gently follow up on a concern, we could make use of hedging devices or &ldquo;cautious expressions.&rdquo; Some of the examples would be &ldquo;I would like to follow up on&hellip;&rdquo; and &ldquo;I was wondering whether you have already&hellip;&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What is a good follow-up email message after not receiving any response?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The default strategy in writing follow-up emails even after not receiving any response is to maintain politeness while adding some amount of assertion at the same time. We can say something like &ldquo;This is to follow up, once again, on the&hellip;&rdquo; or &ldquo;I apologize for interrupting, but I would like to follow up on&hellip;&rdquo;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What do we mean by &ldquo;I wanted to follow up on my previous email&rdquo;?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I wanted to follow up on my previous email&rdquo; is a statement that explains the purpose of an email message. It is used to prompt a message receiver to review the last email being referred to by the sender. It also prompts the reader or message receiver to take action on a question or concern.<\/span><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 do we mean by &ldquo;I wanted to follow up on my previous email&rdquo;?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"&ldquo;I wanted to follow up on my previous email&rdquo; is a statement that explains the purpose of an email message. It is used to prompt a message receiver to review the last email being referred to by the sender. 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