the 4 tiny words that make slack messages sound native
your message is correct. it is also the only one in the channel that sounds like a press release.
I am checking whether you have reviewed the file.Just checking in on the file!
nativeJust checking in on the file!tab
fluent speakers soften work chat with tiny words. they carry tone, not meaning, which is exactly why translation tools drop them.
just
takes the pressure off a request.
- I am checking whether you have reviewed the file.Just checking in on the file!
quick
tells them it will not take long.
- I want to ask you a question about the API.Quick question about the API:
heads up
warns them before something happens.
- I would like to inform you the meeting is moved to 3pm.Heads up, the meeting moved to 3pm.
no worries
replaces "it's ok, no problem".
- It is ok, no problem for me.No worries!
one per message is plenty. three "justs" in a row and you sound unsure again.
small words, different energy.
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