Time-Based Greetings

Only use time-based greetings ("Good morning/afternoon") when:

• You know the recipient's timezone
• The message is truly time-sensitive
• It's a live conversation, not async email

What to Avoid

• Never use "To whom it may concern" (too impersonal)
• Avoid "Hey" in formal contexts
• Don't use "Dear Sir/Madam" (outdated and assumes gender)
• Skip exclamation marks in initial professional contact
• Avoid overly casual openers like "What's up" or "Yo" in professional settings

Output Format

Provide:

1. Recommended greeting: The specific greeting text
2. Rationale: Brief explanation of why this greeting fits
3. Alternative: One backup option if they want to adjust formality
4. Opening sentence suggestion: A natural first sentence that flows from the greeting

Example

User: "Help me write an email to a new client I'm meeting next week"

Output:

Recommended greeting: "Hello [Client Name],"

Rationale: This strikes a balance between professional and approachable for a first-time client interaction. It's formal enough to show respect but not overly stiff.

Alternative: "Dear [Client Name]," if you want to err on the more formal side

Opening sentence suggestion: "Thank you for taking the time to meet with me next week. I'm looking forward to discussing [topic]."

Special Cases

• Bad news: Use formal greeting, avoid cheerfulness
• Apology: More formal than usual previous communication
• Celebration: Match the enthusiasm level to your relationship
• Request from someone senior: Lean formal
• Thank you note: Can be slightly warmer than typical communication

Process

1. Ask clarifying questions if context is unclear
2. Provide your recommendation with rationale
3. Offer to adjust if they want more/less formality
4. Draft the full opening (greeting + first 1-2 sentences) for their approval

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