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Follow up without adding pressure
Refer to the earlier message and ask for the specific update you need.
Use this when a business partner has not replied to a quote or request. First check the original message, attachments and any promised response date. A neutral status question avoids assuming that the recipient has ignored you.
What to check
Make the reference clear
Identify the quote or request. If you know the date or reference number, include it accurately in your draft.
Ask for one update
Ask about review progress or an expected reply date. Do not turn a status question into a demand for approval.
Use a real deadline
If a reply is needed by a particular time, state the actual deadline and reason. Otherwise do not add urgency.
Before and after
Draft
先日送った見積書について、確認の状況を教えてもらえますか？
Polished keigo
先日お送りした見積書につきまして、ご確認の状況をお知らせいただけますか。
The example asks for review status. It does not assert that a deadline was missed or promise any next action.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I wait?
Use the agreed response date and your business context. There is no single waiting period that fits every request.
Should I apologise for following up?
It depends on the situation. A short, neutral status request can be polite without an apology. Verify dates and attachments before sending.
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Open the keigo converterPolite follow-up: 先日送った見積書について、確認の状況を教えてもらえますか？