For better work chat
Hi! 👋Great start.Keep typing.
A greeting is lovely. A greeting with your question is even better. Give someone what they need to help you, right from the start.
A familiar work chat
Chat isn’t a phone call.
You don’t need to wait for someone to say hello before telling them why you’re there.
The tiny habit that helps
One message.
Everything they need.
They can read it, understand it, and reply when they’re available. Even if you’ve already stepped away.
A helloYour questionUseful context
“Hi Alex! Do you have the latest QBR deck? I’m sending it to Sam before 2pm. A link would be perfect. Thanks!”
Helpful context: what you need, any real deadline, and a link or detail that saves a follow-up.
Say hi. Then keep typing. 🙂
No need to skip the warmth. Just put the hello and the ask together. And if you only want to say hello? That’s okay, too.