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Thank someone after an informational conversation

You just finished a call or a coffee with someone who gave you their time.

Not for this: You want to ask for something new. Keep the thank-you clean.

With scripts off, copy the text on the right and replace each {blank} yourself.

About you

What you are thinking about

e.g. how to choose a first project

What you will do next

e.g. email the two alumni you suggested

Your full name

e.g. Amara Okafor

About them

Their name, as you would say it

e.g. Dr. Lin Zhou

One specific thing about them or their work

e.g. your talk on school lunch programs

Someone they suggested

e.g. Maria Santos

Your email

Subject: Thank you

Dear {their_name},

Thank you for making time today. What you said about {specific_thing} changed how I am thinking about {topic}, and I am going to {next_step} this week.

You suggested I speak to {referred_name}. I will write to them and let you know how it goes.

With thanks,

{my_name}

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