Effective Email Follow-Up: How Long Should You Wait to Send a Second Email?

Discover the ideal waiting time before sending a second email for effective follow-ups without seeming pushy.

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Wait around 3-5 days to send a second email. Allowing this time helps avoid appearing impatient or pushy, while still keeping your communication relevant. If it’s urgent, a follow-up within 24-48 hours might be appropriate.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the best time to follow up on an email? It's recommended to wait 3-5 days before sending a follow-up email unless it's urgent, in which case 24-48 hours is appropriate.
  2. How do I follow up on an unanswered email? Keep your follow-up brief, polite, and relevant. Reference your previous email to remind the recipient.
  3. Is it okay to follow up more than once? Yes, but it’s crucial to space out your follow-ups. After the second follow-up, consider waiting a week or more.

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