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Email · part 1 — reaching out

Reach out thoroughly, covering all the bases.

抜け漏れなく、先回りして連絡できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Just to cover all the bases, ~.
I wanted to flag ~ proactively.
To pre-empt any questions, ~.
Do shout if ~.

Example conversation

ADid you send the brief?
BYes, and to cover all the bases, I attached the data too.
ASmart.
BTo pre-empt any questions, I added an FAQ at the bottom.
AThey'll appreciate that.
BI flagged the deadline proactively. Do shout if anything's unclear.

In context

Read a thorough email. 'Hi team, the brief is attached. Just to cover all the bases, I've included the raw data and a short FAQ to pre-empt the usual questions. I wanted to flag the Thursday deadline proactively, since it's tighter than usual. Do shout if anything's unclear — happy to jump on a call.'

When to use it · practice

You want to send a complete, pre-empting message. Cover all the bases.
完全で先回りしたメッセージを送りたいです。万全を期しましょう。
There's a risk worth raising early. Flag it proactively.
早めに挙げるべきリスクがあります。先回りして伝えましょう。
You want to stay open to questions. Invite them to shout.
質問を受け付けたいです。「気軽に言って」と伝えましょう。

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