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Business Email Templates That Sound Professional (Not Translated)

Katsiaryna · EFFL5 min read

The biggest mistake Russian-speaking professionals make in English emails is translating directly from Russian. The result sounds formal, stiff, and odd to native speakers.

Template 1: Follow-up after a meeting

Subject: Following up — [Topic] | 'Hi [Name], great connecting today. As discussed, I'm attaching [doc]. Let me know if you have questions. Best, [Name]' — Short. Direct. Professional.

Template 2: Requesting information

'Hi [Name], could you please send me [item]? I need it by [date] for [reason]. Thanks, [Name]' — Never start with 'I hope this email finds you well' — it's overused and signals non-native writing.

The Golden Rule: one email, one ask

In English business culture, emails with multiple requests get only the first answered. Always send separate emails for separate topics.

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