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Instead of a generic "Hey," use a teaser that naturally demands a reply.

Are you drafting this for a contact? Knowing the audience will help me refine the tone further. video_2020-11-08_19-42-57

"I was just wondering, if you had unlimited money but zero free time, would you still take your dream job?". Instead of a generic "Hey," use a teaser

Avoid questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" to keep the momentum going. Instead of a generic "Hey

"I just saw [Object/Place] and it immediately made me think of that time we [Shared Memory]. How have you been?".

Reference a current event or holiday to make the message feel relevant to the "now".