Hedging words sneak into messages when we're unsure how they'll be received. One or two are polite. Five in a row make a strong idea sound like a guess. This tool removes the hedges and keeps the courtesy.
It's useful for asking for a raise, pitching an idea, following up on an application or disagreeing in a work thread. The result stays polite and won't make you sound arrogant.
Examples
I just wanted to check in and see if maybe there's any update on the role? No worries if not!
Is there any update on the role? I'd appreciate hearing from you when you have news.
I could be wrong, but I kind of think we might want to consider maybe testing the new layout first?
I suggest we test the new layout first.
Good for
- Salary and rate conversations
- Following up on a job application
- Pitching an idea to your team
Questions
+Will it sound rude?
No. It's told to stay polite. If the result feels too blunt for your situation, run it through Polite.
+Does it work for chats as well as emails?
Yes. It works on anything up to 2,000 characters.
+Why do I hedge so much?
Most people do it to seem easygoing. Readers often take it as uncertainty. Seeing a confident version helps you decide which hedges to keep.