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Email · part 2 — keeping informed

Document things clearly and note them for the record.

物事を明確に記録し、念のため書き残せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

For the record, ~.
Could you put ~ in writing?
Just documenting that ~.
As agreed, ~.

Example conversation

AWe agreed to the May date on the call, right?
BYes. For the record, I'll note that here.
AGood. Could you put the price in writing too?
BWill do. Just documenting that we also agreed to monthly billing.
ACorrect.
BAs agreed, I'll send a summary by Friday.

In context

Read a record-keeping email. 'Hi Ken, thanks for the call. For the record, we agreed to a May launch and monthly billing. Could you put the final price in writing when you have a moment, so we both have it on file? Just documenting that the scope is fixed as discussed. As agreed, I'll circulate a full summary by Friday.'

When to use it · practice

A verbal agreement should be documented. Note it for the record.
口頭の合意を記録すべきです。念のため書き残しましょう。
You want a price or term confirmed. Ask for it in writing.
価格や条件を確定させたいです。「書面で」とお願いしましょう。
You're following through on what was agreed. Reference the agreement.
合意したことを実行します。「ご相談のとおり」と添えましょう。

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