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by Archaeum
5678 days ago
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My natural tendency would be towards patience, I think, so I would be in danger of letting things slide. Realizing that, though, I'd be in a position to do something about it. If the goal is to keep your name on the radar, it seems like you just need to get something into the contact's inbox. What about a note detailing new features or improvements you'd implemented in the past week or two? It could be a way to indicate continued interest without feeling like you're badgering. Hopefully the contact would reply and provide some insight into the progress. If not, a more direct approach would probably be warranted. |
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With a little creativity, there's usually a way to keep communication open without seeming rude by asking again about whatever it is you actually want to know.
Ideally, something that prompts a short reply -- ending with a simple yes/no question, for example -- so that they will actively respond to you, and feel some obligation to also give you a short update on The Big Thing.
You can also amiably pester someone repeatedly by giving them a new reason for the new request.
If you're communicating with someone very busy, also be very sure to make any email message as simple and terse as you can.