Polite Ways to Say "As A Reminder"
The most common polite version is "Just a quick reminder" — it softens the message and sounds helpful rather than demanding. Other options vary from casual "just a heads-up" to formal "for your awareness."
The most common way
A soft, polite way to bring something back to someone's attention without sounding like a demand.
How to say it: Keep "just" light and quick; stress "quick" and use a warm, falling tone so it sounds helpful, not stern.
Other ways to say it
- polite/formal
An explicitly soft reminder that signals you do not want to pressure the person.
When to use it: Use in work emails or messages when someone may have overlooked a deadline or task and you want to be tactful.
- professional-friendly
A common email phrase that frames the reminder as helpful rather than critical.
When to use it: Use in routine work or customer emails where you want to be warm but still clear.
- casual
An informal advance notice or reminder that sounds relaxed and non-demanding.
When to use it: Use with colleagues or friends you know well, especially in quick messages or chat.
- formal/indirect
A very polite, indirect way to share information without explicitly asking the person to act.
When to use it: Use in formal emails to senior colleagues or clients when you want to avoid any pressure.
- friendly/personal
A gentle, personal reminder that assumes forgetfulness is normal and avoids blame.
When to use it: Use with someone you have a friendly relationship with, or when you want to sound especially understanding.
In a conversation
- A
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A polite reminder about the Friday deadline.
- B
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A grateful reply confirming the deadline is noted.
- A
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A friendly follow-up saying you only wanted to check it was noticed.