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BLUF emails that get answered
Bottom line up front: the ask in line one, context after, clear next step.
Step 1 of 4 · Overview15 min read ·
Subject
specific + action
Line 1
the ask / bottom line
Context
2–3 lines, facts
Next step
who, what, by when
Subject: T2 qty break (250 vs 200) — need fill confirm by 3pm
Hi Sam,
Can you confirm your fills on T2 by 3pm today?
We show 250 @ 101.25; you show 200. I think the final 50 fill
was booked twice on our side.
Once confirmed I'll amend and re-affirm before cutoff.
Thanks,
AlexKey idea
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