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Formal Message to your boss

A professional message to your manager should be concise, respectful, and clear about what you need or what action you have taken.

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Keeping a message to your manager professional

State the situation and its expected impact in one or two sentences, and say what happens next. One apology is enough, and a follow-up update matters more than a longer explanation.

Example

Before and after · Input
I’m running 15 mins late because the train is delayed.
Result
Good morning, [Manager’s Name]. My train has been delayed, so I expect to arrive approximately 15 minutes late. I apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated if the estimated arrival time changes.

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