💡 Before hitting send, ask yourself: "If the reader only sees the first 5 words, will they know what I need?"

"I'll be 10 minutes late to the meeting due to traffic." 🛠️ 2. Structure for Scannability Large blocks of text are intimidating. Break them down: Use Bullet Points: Ideal for lists or steps.

If you want the reader to do something, tell them exactly what it is. "Let me know what you think." Strong: "Please approve the attached draft by 4 PM today."

"I was thinking about the meeting and checking my calendar and realized I might be late because of traffic..."

People skim. Put your most important information in the very first sentence.