How do you say I need something ASAP politely?
Consider these alternatives:
- As soon as possible, or _____. Use this to say that something’s urgent, but can wait until a specific deadline if necessary.
- Promptly. This one can serve as a nudge by suggesting the recipient has been less than prompt.
- At your earliest convenience.
- Whenever you’re able.
How do you ask for urgent response?
If something is urgent, use the following expressions: “As this matter is urgent, I would appreciate a reply as soon as possible.” “I would be grateful for your prompt reply.” “I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.”
How do you politely ask for something?
- In more formal situations. Excuse me… ….
- Say hello. A “hello” and a smile go a long way! Say “hello” at the beginning of your request.
- Remember “please” and “thank you” “Please” normally goes at the end of the sentence:
- Say “excuse me” If you ask someone who is doing something else, remember to say “excuse me”:
What’s another word for as soon as possible?
What is another word for as soon as possible?
| quickly | immediately |
|---|---|
| directly | soon |
| soon after | promptly |
| early | expeditiously |
| instantaneously | momentarily |
How do you say as soon as possible in a nice way?
Polite alternatives to “as soon as possible”
- Another wording: “As soon as you can.” A more polite way: “As soon as you can, please.” – J.R. May 27 ’12 at 10:48.
- It really depends on the context! –
- The phrase doesn’t seem rude to me, unless you use it that way.
- @Mari-LouA I would like something a little more formal, in a business email type sense.
Is earliest convenience rude?
It comes across as inconsiderate, if not outright rude. If you do have time to honor a request, instead of saying you’ll get around to it when it’s convenient, tell the person when they can expect your response.
Can you give me a call at your earliest convenience?
Both those requests are correct enough – asking someone to call ‘at your earliest convenience’ implies that your request is URGENT and you want them to call AS SOON AS THEY CAN. Only say ‘at your earliest convenience’ if you really need that person to call you back right away, as soon as they can.
Can you please get back to me at your earliest convenience?
The usual formula is, “Please get back to me at your earliest convenience.” I’d never heard it turned on its head before. “Your convenience” conveys the thought that that the originator of the message wants to hear from the other person as soon as that person is able to spare the time.
Is for your convenience rude?
No, saying “at your convenience” is generally understood to be a polite way of saying that you recognize that the other person is very busy, and so asking them to choose a time for a meeting instead of you selecting a time.
How do you say take your time politely?
Other ways to say ‘take your time’ / ‘whenever you can’ / ‘no rush’? [duplicate]
- Whenever you can.
- It’s not (terribly) urgent.
- No rush.
Is Take Your Time rude?
Saying “please take your time” is a polite way to do that because if they rush they to make an appointment they may put themselves in danger.
What can I say instead of No worries?
other words for no worries
- forget it.
- it’s nothing.
- my pleasure.
- no problem.
- not at all.
- you are welcome.
How do you say no rush politely?
Synonyms
- (there’s) no hurry. phrase.
- in your own (good) time. phrase.
- whoa. interjection.
- haste makes waste/more haste less speed. phrase.
- what’s the hurry? phrase.
- time is on your side. phrase.
- give someone/something a chance. phrase.
- in my/his/her etc hurry. phrase.
What can I say instead of take your time?
What is another word for take your time?
| take one’s time | dawdle |
|---|---|
| dally | linger |
| tarry | delay |
| dilly-dally | while away time |
| waste time | kill time |
What’s your hurry meaning?
A humorous phrase used to encourage someone to leave. A: “It’s been a lovely afternoon, but I should probably get going.” B: “Here’s your hat, what’s your hurry?” A: “Geez, it’s almost like you want me to leave!”
What does no rush mean?
” No rush ” Meaning: Said to someone to indicate that you aren’t in a hurry for them to complete their task.
Do not rush me meaning?
vb. 1 to hurry or cause to hurry; hasten. 2 to make a sudden attack upon (a fortress, position, person, etc.) 3 when intr, often foll by: at, in or into to proceed or approach in a reckless manner.
What does to rush mean?
1 : to push or impel on or forward with speed, impetuosity, or violence. 2 : to perform in a short time or at high speed. 3 : to urge to an unnatural or extreme speed don’t rush me.
What are synonyms for Rush?
rush
- accelerate,
- bundle,
- fast-track,
- hasten,
- hurry,
- quicken,
- speed (up),
- whisk.
What is another word for hurry up?
What is another word for hurry-up?
| hurry | rush |
|---|---|
| scoot | shoot |
| speed up | be quick |
| dart | hurry up |
| make haste | scuttle |
What does hasten mean?
intransitive verb. : to move or act quickly She hastened up the stairs.
What is a another word for fast?
What is another word for fast?
| quick | rapid |
|---|---|
| swift | breakneck |
| fleet | high-speed |
| speedy | blistering |
| expeditious | expeditive |
What can I say instead of quick learner?
Other ways to say ‘fast learner’
- Active listener.
- Adaptable.
- Attentive learner.
- Detail-oriented.
- Receptive to training.
- Research-focused.
- Resourceful.
- Versatile.
What is rapidly?
In either case, something’s happening fast. The adverb rapidly comes from the adjective rapid, “moving quickly,” with the Latin root rapidus, “hasty, swift, fierce, or impetuous.”
What is a good sentence for rapid?
Rapid sentence example. Every year Santa Claus takes a journey over the world in a sleigh drawn by a strong and rapid steed called “Rudolph.” Astonished, she watched the rapid battle. The growth of the two cities has been rapid since 1900.
What does rappelling mean?
intransitive verb. : to descend (as from a cliff) by sliding down a rope passed under one thigh, across the body, and over the opposite shoulder or through a special friction device.
What is the opposite of rapidly?
Opposite of at a fast pace. slowly. gradually. leisurely. unhurriedly.
What is opposite word of remember?
▲ Opposite of to learn by heart, or commit to memory. forget. unlearn. disregard.
What do you call something that is rare?
See definition of rare. adj.exceptional, infrequent. adj.precious, excellent.