When you need someone to forward an email, expressing your request in various ways can add politeness and clarity to your message. While “Please forward this email” is straightforward, there are numerous alternative phrases you can use to convey the same message effectively.
In this article, we’ll explore 35 different ways to ask someone to forward an email, providing explanations and examples for each to help you communicate your request with finesse..
Is it Professional to Say “Please Forward This Email”
Yes, saying “Please forward this email” is professional, especially when you need someone to share the contents of the email with another party. It’s a polite and direct way to request action from the recipient. However, ensure that the content being forwarded is appropriate and relevant to the recipient you’re asking to forward it. Here are some considerations:
- Clarity: Be clear about what you’re asking the recipient to do and provide any necessary context or instructions.
- Politeness: Maintain a polite tone in your request to show respect for the recipient’s time and effort.
- Relevance: Ensure that the content you’re asking to be forwarded is appropriate and relevant to the recipient and the person they are forwarding it to.
What to say instead of “Please Forward This Email”
- Kindly send this email along.
- Please pass this email on.
- I would appreciate it if you could forward this email.
- Could you forward this email, please?
- Please share this email with [recipient].
- Would you mind forwarding this email?
- Please cascade this email.
- Kindly forward this message.
- Can you send this email to [recipient]?
- Please transfer this email to [recipient].
- I request that you forward this email.
- Please ensure this email reaches [recipient].
- Kindly pass this email along.
- Please forward this email as needed.
- Can you please distribute this email?
- I would be grateful if you could forward this email.
- Please route this email to [recipient].
- Could you please transmit this email?
- I kindly ask that you forward this email.
- Please disseminate this email.
- Would you kindly forward this email?
- Kindly relay this email to [recipient].
- Please transmit this email as necessary.
- Can you please send this email forward?
- I’d appreciate it if you could forward this email.
- Kindly ensure that this email reaches [recipient].
- Please transfer this email to the appropriate party.
- Would you be so kind as to forward this email?
- I kindly request that you forward this email.
- Can you please deliver this email to [recipient]?
- Please deliver this email to [recipient].
- Kindly redirect this email to [recipient].
- Please pass on this email as necessary.
- I would be obliged if you could forward this email.
- Please convey this email to [recipient].
1. Kindly send this email along.
“Kindly send this email along” is a polite way to ask someone to forward the email to the intended recipient.
Example: “John, could you kindly send this email along to the sales team?”
2. Please pass this email on.
“Please pass this email on” is a straightforward request asking the recipient to forward the email to someone else.
Example: “Sarah, please pass this email on to the marketing department.”
3. I would appreciate it if you could forward this email.
“I would appreciate it if you could forward this email” expresses gratitude in advance for the recipient’s cooperation in forwarding the email.
Example: “Tom, I would appreciate it if you could forward this email to the project manager.”
4. Could you forward this email, please?
“Could you forward this email, please?” is a polite and direct request for the recipient to forward the email.
Example: “Could you forward this email, please? It’s important that the team receives it.”
5. Please share this email with [recipient].
“Please share this email with [recipient]” specifies the person or group to whom the email should be forwarded.
Example: “Alice, please share this email with the finance team.”
6. Would you mind forwarding this email?
“Would you mind forwarding this email?” is a polite way to ask if the recipient is willing to forward the email.
Example: “Would you mind forwarding this email? It contains important updates.”
7. Please cascade this email.
“Please cascade this email” is a formal request to distribute the email to multiple recipients or down the hierarchy.
Example: “As per the meeting discussion, please cascade this email to all department heads.”
8. Kindly forward this message.
“Kindly forward this message” is a polite and concise request for the recipient to forward the email.
Example: “Jason, kindly forward this message to the HR manager.”
Other Ways To Say “Thank You for Your Understanding”
9. Can you send this email to [recipient]?
“Can you send this email to [recipient]?” is a direct request for the recipient to forward the email to the specified person.
Example: “Can you send this email to the CEO? It requires his approval.”
10. Please transfer this email to [recipient].
“Please transfer this email to [recipient]” is a formal request to move the email to the intended recipient.
Example: “Jennifer, please transfer this email to the legal department for review.”
11. I request that you forward this email.
“I request that you forward this email” is a formal and respectful way to ask the recipient to forward the email.
Example: “As per the company policy, I request that you forward this email to the compliance officer.”
12. Please ensure this email reaches [recipient].
“Please ensure this email reaches [recipient]” emphasizes the importance of delivering the email to the intended recipient.
Example: “Mark, please ensure this email reaches the CEO by end of day.”
13. Kindly pass this email along.
“Kindly pass this email along” is a polite request for the recipient to forward the email to someone else in the chain.
Example: “Lucy, kindly pass this email along to the procurement team.”
14. Please forward this email as needed.
“Please forward this email as needed” instructs the recipient to forward the email based on the requirements or situation.
Example: “Please review the document and please forward this email as needed.”
15. Can you please distribute this email?
“Can you please distribute this email?” is a request for the recipient to distribute the email to multiple recipients.
Example: “Can you please distribute this email to all department heads for their information?”
16. I would be grateful if you could forward this email.
“I would be grateful if you could forward this email” conveys gratitude in advance for the recipient’s assistance in forwarding the email.
Example: “David, I would be grateful if you could forward this email to the IT support team.”
17. Please route this email to [recipient].
“Please route this email to [recipient]” is a formal request to direct the email to the intended recipient.
Example: “Please review the attachment and please route this email to the legal department for their input.”
18. Could you please transmit this email?
“Could you please transmit this email?” is a formal request for the recipient to send the email to another party.
Example: “Could you please transmit this email to our external partners? It contains the updated contract.”
19. I kindly ask that you forward this email.
“I kindly ask that you forward this email” is a polite request for the recipient to forward the email.
Example: “Hannah, I kindly ask that you forward this email to the regional manager.”
20. Please disseminate this email.
“Please disseminate this email” instructs the recipient to distribute the email widely or to specific individuals.
Example: “As discussed in the meeting, please disseminate this email to all project stakeholders.”
21. Would you kindly forward this email?
“Would you kindly forward this email?” is a polite request for the recipient to forward the email.
Example: “Would you kindly forward this email? It contains the updated agenda for the meeting.”
22. Kindly relay this email to [recipient].
“Kindly relay this email to [recipient]” instructs the recipient to forward the email to the specified person.
Example: “Chris, kindly relay this email to the marketing director for review.”
23. Please transmit this email as necessary.
“Please transmit this email as necessary” instructs the recipient to forward the email as required by the situation.
Example: “Please review the attached document and please transmit this email as necessary.”
24. Can you please send this email forward?
“Can you please send this email forward?” is a request for the recipient to forward the email to the intended recipient.
Example: “Can you please send this email forward to the finance department for their attention?”
25. I’d appreciate it if you could forward this email.
“I’d appreciate it if you could forward this email” expresses appreciation in advance for the recipient’s assistance in forwarding the email.
Example: “Natalie, I’d appreciate it if you could forward this email to the procurement team for review.”
26. Kindly ensure that this email reaches [recipient].
“Kindly ensure that this email reaches [recipient]” emphasizes the importance of delivering the email to the intended recipient.
Example: “Before the end of the day, kindly ensure that this email reaches the project manager.”
27. Please transfer this email to the appropriate party.
“Please transfer this email to the appropriate party” instructs the recipient to forward the email to the correct individual or group.
Example: “As discussed in the meeting, please transfer this email to the finance department for further action.”
28. Would you be so kind as to forward this email?
“Would you be so kind as to forward this email?” is a polite request for the recipient to forward the email.
Example: “David, would you be so kind as to forward this email? It contains the updated budget report.”
29. I kindly request that you forward this email.
“I kindly request that you forward this email” is a polite way to ask the recipient to forward the email.
Example: “Emily, I kindly request that you forward this email to the HR department.”
30. Can you please deliver this email to [recipient]?
“Can you please deliver this email to [recipient]?” is a direct request for the recipient to deliver the email to the specified person.
Example: “Can you please deliver this email to the CEO? It requires his urgent attention.”
31. Please deliver this email to [recipient].
“Please deliver this email to [recipient]” is a straightforward request for the recipient to deliver the email to the specified person.
Example: “Please review the document and please deliver this email to the legal team for their review.”
32. Kindly redirect this email to [recipient].
“Kindly redirect this email to [recipient]” instructs the recipient to forward the email to the specified individual or department.
Example: “Could you please kindly redirect this email to the IT department? They need to address the technical issue.”
33. Please pass on this email as necessary.
“Please pass on this email as necessary” instructs the recipient to forward the email as needed based on the situation.
Example: “Please review the document and please pass on this email as necessary.”
34. I would be obliged if you could forward this email.
“I would be obliged if you could forward this email” expresses gratitude in advance for the recipient’s assistance in forwarding the email.
Example: “Laura, I would be obliged if you could forward this email to the relevant stakeholders.”
35. Please convey this email to [recipient].
“Please convey this email to [recipient]” is a formal request for the recipient to forward the email to the specified person.
Example: “As per our discussion, please convey this email to the project manager for their input.”
Final Thoughts
By using these alternative phrases, you can effectively communicate your request for someone to forward an email while maintaining politeness and clarity in your communication.
Whether in a professional or personal setting, choosing the right phrase can make your request more respectful and considerate.
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