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 Sui
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ahhh, i've avoided this kind of "speak" but i've just had my first client email that actually starts with,

Hi David,

We will reach out to you tomorrow

it's a phone call, just say you will call me tomorrow. Please.

What do we think could be a fitting response so i can be down with the new business yoof, best one gets it sent.

Sui


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:39 pm
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What do we think could be a fitting response

"Ok, will speak to you then.

Kind Regards,

Sui"


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:43 pm
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i'd prefer it if you reached around? 8)


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:44 pm
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What do we think could be a fitting response
"Ok, will speak to you then.

Kind Regards,

Sui"

8)

the idea is to have at least a little fun.


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:44 pm
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Only possible excuse is they are American.

As above, "speak to you then"


 
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What do we think could be a fitting response
I'lllllllllll be therrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:45 pm
 Sui
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lol at Jam Bo.

nope dutch, which makes these even weirder..


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:45 pm
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Just explain you're not a big fan of the four tops

edit. rocketmans four tops joke way better


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:46 pm
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A fitting response? 'I'll be there to love and comfort yoooou'


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:46 pm
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To confirm, when you reach out, will you be touching base? Should I have all my ducks in a row?


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:47 pm
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Hmm, I'd never use it, but I actually quite like the "reach out" sentiment, especially if someone has got in contact with an offer or something of use. In the OP's email, looks to me though that the reacher has already reached so is being weird by saying s/he will reach again tomorrow.

Those who don't like the line, how often do you get "in touch"?


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:47 pm
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If they're a cow-orker I might have some fun, but you've said they're a client. In which case, I'd be nice because they're paying you.


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 1:53 pm
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If they were a co-worker I'd take the piss and keep on taking it.


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:04 pm
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the wife's been promising that for years.


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:04 pm
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Argh! I hate this. So many of my colleagues in my last place picked up on these Americanisms.
"Reach out" = CONTACT
"Heads up" = WARNING
"Touch base" = TALK
etc etc

Any English person using the left hand side is an ASSHOLE ( <- Intended!!)


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:04 pm
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If they're a cow-orker I might have some fun

Yeah, really milk it.


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:08 pm
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I think "heads up" is a fair enough one to use. i'd rather someone shout "heads up" than "warning" when something was about to hit me in the head.


 
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A cow-orker 😆


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:12 pm
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Should I have all my ducks in a row?

One's Ducks should always been aligned...


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:13 pm
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I think "heads up" is a fair enough one to use. i'd rather someone shout "heads up" than "warning" when something was about to hit me in the head.

Improves your chances of being smacked in the chops - 'duck' is better unless you're in South Yorkshire / Midlands. However the heads up you invariably get in the office isn't an inbound punch or medieval siege weapon projectile but more likely the unwanted attendance of senior management, the next pointless conference call or the lack of bog roll in trap 2.


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:23 pm
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[i]i'd rather someone shout "heads up" than "warning" when something was about to hit me in the head.[/i]

I'd rather they shouted "DUCK" but then I'm not an asshole. 😛


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:24 pm
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Reaching out all the way from Holland? Not unless they're Mr Tickle, they won't!


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:25 pm
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I am sorry - but no British person on this planet has the right to complain about slang, or indirect communication !


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:32 pm
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i'd prefer it if you reached around?

Only possible excuse is they are American.

nope dutch, which makes these even weirder..
Sounds like you're being offered a Dutch Rudder then. (Don't Google it if you're at work)


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 2:50 pm
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"Eeeew..."


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 3:08 pm
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Years ago I met someone at a conference whose first language wasn't English. Within a day or two they left me voicemail that began:

"Hello David, I would like to touch your base"


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 3:24 pm
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The language barrier excuse is the signature move of perverts everywhere....


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 3:32 pm
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Should I have all my ducks in a row?
One's Ducks should always been aligned...

mine are in a 4-4-2 formation


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 3:54 pm
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"Unfortunately I'm out of reach tomorrow but you can call me on my phone at any time."


 
Posted : 20/07/2016 4:55 pm

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