Adding a call to action to your letter

When you are writing an email it is important to make clear (duidelijk maken) what you expect from the person you are writing to. Even if you write just to give information.

If you DO need a response from the other person use:

  1. Adding a call to action in an urgent situation: (een oproep tot actie in een dringende situatie)

          Please ......... by tommorow at the latest.

          As a matter of urgency you need to .......

     2. These are the most respectful ones you can use:

          I suggest that you ........

          Can I ask you ......

     3. Adding a call to action if something is less urgent: (een oproep tot actie in een situatie die niet dringend is)

         Could you please ......?

         I would like you to ........

If you do NOT need a response from the person you are writing to use:

        This is just to keep you updated.

        This does not require any immediate response, but please keep an eye on the situation.