Plans · part 3 — locking it in

Confirm the plan clearly so nobody forgets.

予定をしっかり確定させられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

So we're on for ~
It's a plan
I'll hold you to that
Looking forward to it

Example conversation

ASo we're on for Saturday at two?
BIt's a plan! I'll be there.
AGreat. I'll hold you to that — no cancelling!
BHaha, I promise. Looking forward to it.
AMe too. I'll text you if anything changes.
BSame. See you Saturday!

In context

The final step is locking the plan in so nobody forgets. I'll confirm, 'So we're on for Saturday at two?' and once my friend says, 'It's a plan,' I know it's real. I might joke, 'I'll hold you to that!' and we agree to text if anything changes. Ending with 'looking forward to it' makes everyone excited. A clear confirmation means no awkward 'wait, were we meeting today?' moments. Ready to lock it in?

When to use it · practice

The plan is basically set with Drew. Confirm it clearly.
Drewとの予定がほぼ決まりました。はっきり確認しましょう。
Make sure Drew won't flake. Playfully hold him to it.
Drewがドタキャンしないように。冗談まじりに約束させましょう。
End on a warm note. Say you're looking forward to it.
あたたかくしめくくりましょう。「楽しみにしてる」と言いましょう。

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