Email systems are notorious for sending messages to la la land, never to be heard from again. And, email viruses are continually running rampant and wreaking havoc. So, if youre worried that your message didnt arrive, you have a valid concern.
How can you verify that someone received your message without using the return receipt function and running the risk of offending the person? What other options are available to ensure your message was received?
If you think your message didnt arrive because you havent received a response in a reasonable amount of time, try sending another message. Heres the magic trick. Make it clear that the only purpose of this second correspondence is to confirm receipt of the first message.
Example
Here are a few examples of a second message you can send to verify an email was received.
Sample One (Informal tone):
Im not trying to rush you. I simply want to verify that you received my message.
Sample Two (More formal tone):
Please verify receipt of this message now. I look forward to your response to the inquiry at a later time.
Note: The purpose of these examples is to...