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I’m running behind here, and I wanted to let you know directly.
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When You Need To Admit A Delay messages in a Direct tone
Here are 10+ curated message examples when you need to admit a delay in a direct tone.
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Message examples in a direct tone
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Directgeneral
I’m behind schedule here, and I should’ve said that sooner.
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Directgeneral
I wanted to update you that I’m still not through this yet.
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Directgeneral
I’m not as far along on this as I expected to be.
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Directgeneral
I’m still working on this and need more time to get it across the line.
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Directgeneral
I underestimated this one and I’m still working through it.
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Directgeneral
I hit a delay here and wanted to communicate it clearly.
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Directgeneral
I should’ve paced this better—I’m behind.
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Directgeneral
I need a little more time to wrap this up properly.
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Directgeneral
I’m behind and wanted to say that directly.
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