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Email · part 3 — following up

Chase a pending item without friction.

角を立てずに、保留中の件をやんわり催促できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I'm chasing up ~.
Gentle nudge on ~.
Any movement on ~?
No worries if ~.

Example conversation

AGentle nudge on the sign-off — any movement?
BSorry, still waiting on my director.
ANo worries if it needs more time.
BI'll chase it from my side too.
AThanks. I'm chasing up because the printer needs lead time.
BUnderstood — I'll make it a priority.

In context

Read a low-pressure chaser. 'Hi Aya, just a gentle nudge on the sign-off — any movement on your end? No worries at all if it needs more time; I know you're swamped. I'm only chasing up because the printer needs a few days' lead time. Whenever you can is fine. Thanks so much!'

When to use it · practice

An item is pending and you need it moving. Send a gentle nudge.
保留中の件を進めたいです。やんわり催促しましょう。
You don't want to add pressure. Keep it relaxed.
プレッシャーをかけたくないです。気楽な調子にしましょう。
You want to explain the urgency. Say why you're chasing.
急ぐ理由を説明したいです。なぜ催促するか言いましょう。

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