Ask for a decision (yes/no)

When you want a clear decision without a long thread.

Write an email where I ask for a clear decision.

To: [recipient]
Decision I need: [decision]
Deadline: [date/time]
Background (1 sentence): [background]
Tone: professional and simple
Max 110 words.
End with: "Can you confirm yes/no?"

How to use it

1. 1 Copy the prompt below.
2. 2 Paste it into your AI tool (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude or Gemini).
3. 3 Replace the text in [brackets] with your own details.
4. 4 Send it — and adjust the answer if you want a different tone or length.

Filled-in example

Filled-in example:
[recipient]="Johan"
[decision]="should we proceed with option A or B"
[deadline]="Wednesday at 15:00"
[background]="We need to lock direction to meet the timeline."

Example AI response:
Hi Johan,

We need a decision on whether we should proceed with option A or B. We need to lock direction to meet the timeline.

Can you get back to me by Wednesday at 15:00?

Can you confirm yes/no?

Best regards,
[name]

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