For adults · Work
At work
You ask a colleague a question. They say "Not now, I am in the middle of something."
What could you do next?
Three things you could say. None of them is the one right answer; each note says why it fits the moment, or why it may not.
Okay. Is there a better time today, or should I message you?
A strong fit
It accepts the no and asks for a time, so the question does not disappear.
Okay, I will come back later.
Also works here
This accepts the no. You choose when to return.
It will only take a second.
Worth a second look
This pushes past a no. It does not respect "not now".
What people here usually expect
- "Not now" at work usually means exactly that, not "not ever".
- Asking "when would suit you?" is a normal follow-up.
- A message they can answer later is often welcome.
Your words
Write one reply to "not now" that asks for a better time.
In the app you write one line here and it lands in your lines. Nothing is graded.
The move this moment practises: After a “not now”.
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