When to Use This Message
Send a Request Feedback message when:
- You've completed work — a document, project, or task — and want input before finalizing it.
- You're looking to improve and want honest, specific input from a colleague or manager.
- A deadline is approaching and you need feedback before you can move forward.
- You want feedback from a particular person whose perspective matters most for this work.
Message Writing Tips
- Be Specific About What You Want Feedback On: Pointing to particular sections or aspects gets more useful responses than a generic 'thoughts?'
- Mention Any Deadline: If you need feedback by a certain time to keep a project on track, say so clearly.
- Make It Easy to Respond: Attach or link the relevant material directly so the reviewer doesn't have to search for it.
- Invite Honest Critique: Explicitly welcoming critical feedback, not just praise, tends to produce more useful responses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How specific should my feedback request be?
Very — instead of 'what do you think,' ask about particular aspects (tone, structure, accuracy) to get answers you can actually act on.
What if I don't get a response in time?
Send a polite follow-up close to your deadline, or ask if a shorter, faster round of feedback is possible given the time constraint.
Should I ask one person or several?
It depends on the stakes — for major work, a few different perspectives can be valuable, but too many reviewers can produce conflicting feedback.