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1.8 Save and use the five questions

Use the five questions as a repeatable pre-send check.

Before you press Send, ask: Purpose — why am I sending this? Audience — who will read it? Message — what must they understand? Risk — what could be misunderstood? Action — what happens next?

Save the accompanying checklist image and use it on your next important email.

Remember: purpose → audience → message → risk → action.

What should you clarify if your email ends with “Let me know”?