Email phrases

Business English phrase bank by section

Opening

Requests

Follow-ups

Polite declines

Apologies

Closings

Business email structure: greeting → context (1 sentence) → request/action → deadline → polite close. Short sentences read better. Avoid: 'ASAP' without a date, 'Please find attached' (dated), CAPS, excessive exclamation marks. Name attachments in the text.