How to write an email to a Professor to politely agree with his request?

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Sometimes, my supervisor writes emails to ask whether we can cancel or reschedule our meetings, or request me other things. The way he writes emails is very polite. And I usually reply him by:

Yes, sure!
Yes, it's fine!

I wonder if these responses are considered polite?

How do I politely (but not really formally) respond to my Professors' requests?

Thank you very much!

I think it would be interesting to have to write a response that politely disagrees. — Mitch, Jul 09 '15 at 11:50

score 7 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 09 '15 at 08:40

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I would recommend "That works for me." or "That sounds good."

I would say both of these are one "politeness-level" higher than the two phrases you mentioned. It's fine to use exclamation marks instead of periods here, too.

answered Jul 09 '15 at 08:40

Caleb

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Thanks for your answer! I will up-vote it once I have enough reputation score :) – Trung Ta Jul 09 '15 at 10:09
@TrungTa don't forget to accept an answer when you're satisfied that one answers your question well enough :) – Jase Jul 09 '15 at 13:47

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 09 '15 at 11:47

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I would suggest: "Thank you, I'm happy to rearrange."

Or, "Thank you, when's best for you?"

Or, "Not a problem, can we reconvene soon?"

answered Jul 09 '15 at 11:47

t0rn

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 09 '15 at 11:43

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Thank you for your email - I'm happy to reschedule as you suggest.

answered Jul 09 '15 at 11:43

chasly - supports Monica

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 09 '15 at 14:12

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I like the simple, direct, but happy-sounding examples you use. As a professor, I am satisfied when students send replies such as those you have cited.

answered Jul 09 '15 at 14:12

Prof. John Switzer

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How to write an email to a Professor to politely agree with his request?

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