Just a gentle reminder

Formal Polite

What it really means

A soft-sounding chase that usually means "please do this now — I am still waiting". Each further gentle reminder is a little less gentle than the last.

Chinese explanation

听着温柔的催办，实际含义通常是"请现在就办，我还在等"。每多发一次"温馨提醒"，语气其实就重一分。

Example conversation

A: Just a gentle reminder that feedback is due on Friday. B: Thanks for the nudge — I'll send mine tomorrow.

A：温馨提醒一下，反馈周五截止。 B：多谢提醒——我明天就发。

What you could say back

“Thanks for the nudge — on it.”

Related phrases

Not sure if you saw my email… As per my previous email Whenever you get a chance

Go deeper

British Politeness Explained: Why "Interesting" Means "No"

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