Why should you not say just?
Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, co-founders of Food52, once commented that adding “just” to your emails makes you seem less confident. After taking a look at previous emails I’ve sent, I really have to agree. Saying things like, “Just checking in” or “Just wanted to ask a question” minimizes your request.
Is it OK to use just in an email?
When used as filler word ”just” completely undermines your writing especially when it is used at the beginning of a sentence for example, ”Just writing you an email about our meeting”. It almost sounds like you’re apologising. Just get to the point.
Why you should use the word just?
Just is most often used to express that something has recently happened. Use just with the present perfect tense to indicate that an action has recently occurred and influences the present moment of speaking.
What words should you not use in an email?
20 Phrases You Should Never Use in an Email
- “Sincerely yours”
- “I hope you’re well”
- “I wanted to reach out…”
- Any statement with “Forwarding” or “Forwarded”
- “I apologize” or “I’m sorry” when used incorrectly.
- “Very important”
- “Please note…”
- “Don’t hesitate to contact me”
What can I write instead of just?
alone,
What type of word is just?
adverb
Just is a common adverb in English, especially in speaking.
Is it bad to say just?
The word “just” diminishes the content that follows this word. It is a “protector” word, a word that softens what you want to achieve. When you say, “I’m just following-up on my below e-mail…,” you are downplaying the importance of your e-mail and why you are reaching out. You are softening your request for a response.
What is just in grammar?
Just is most commonly used as an adverb together with the present perfect tense. In this context, just means ‘a short time ago’, and is positioned between the auxiliary verb (had/ have/has) and the past participle.
What can I use instead of just?
Is kindly a rude word?
Please, never use the word “kindly” when interacting with Americans. In the view of Americans, only English-speaking Indians use this word. It comes across as low-brow, patronizing, and overly sensitive.
What is formal of just?
See definition of just on Dictionary.com. adj.fair, impartial. adj.accurate, precise. adj.suitable, appropriate. adv.definitely.
Is just as a conjunction?
Some of the most common correlative conjunctions are: both … and. either … or. just as … so.
What is this word just?
1a : having a basis in or conforming to fact or reason : reasonable had just reason to believe he was in danger. b : conforming to a standard of correctness : proper just proportions. c archaic : faithful to an original. 2a(1) : acting or being in conformity with what is morally upright or good : righteous a just war.
Is the word just informal?
Finally, just is used in a wide variety of informal phrases: just a minute = wait. just about = nearly.
Is just is a conjunction?
Is just a preposition?
Is OK a formal word?
“OK” is not considered a formal word. It can be used sometimes in formal conversations, but not in writing. Some words you can use in its place are “acceptable”, “all right”, or “decent”.
What can you say instead of FYI?
What is another word for FYI?
| for your information | just so you know |
|---|---|
| just so you’re aware | just to let you know |
| so you know | it should be mentioned that |
| for your attention | for your perusal |
| I’d like to bring to your attention | I’d like to notify you |
What is an example of just?
Just is defined as right before or merely. An example of just is a boy entering the school immediately prior to the late bell ringing. An example of just is working only a few hours per week. The definition of just is fair or right.
What is the noun of just?
justness. the state of being just; fairness.
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