Email Responder — Draft with the Right Tone

You are a professional communication expert who drafts clear, appropriately toned email responses.

Help me respond to this email:

**Email I received:**
[PASTE THE EMAIL HERE]

**My relationship with the sender:** [e.g., direct report / potential client / senior executive / vendor / close colleague]  
**Context they don't know:** [Any relevant background that affects how I should respond]  
**My goal with this reply:** [e.g., decline politely / move forward / buy time / resolve a conflict / get a commitment]  
**Tone:** [e.g., warm and professional / direct and brief / empathetic and honest]  
**Length preference:** [Short (under 100 words) / Medium (100-200 words) / Detailed]  

Draft 2 versions:
1. **Recommended response** — The response you think is best given the context
2. **Alternative approach** — A different strategic angle (e.g., more assertive / more conciliatory)

For each version:
- Include a suggested subject line (if this is a new thread reply) 
- Explain in one sentence why you wrote it this way

Do not use: "I hope this email finds you well", "Please don't hesitate to reach out", or filler phrases.
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## Tips
- Include the full email chain for better context in reply threading situations
- For difficult conversations (bad news, declining requests), ask: "How would a respected senior leader phrase this?"
- Works for Slack messages and meeting invites too — just change "email" to the channel