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Coffee Chat Request Email
Polite networking outreach with a concise, low-pressure ask.
34% avg. open rate10% reply rate70 words20 sec read
Subject Line
Open to a short coffee chat next week?
Email Body
Hi {{first_name}},
I have been following your work on {{topic}} and really value your perspective.
If you are open to it, I would appreciate a 15-minute coffee chat to learn from your experience.
Happy to work around your schedule.
If helpful, I can share specific discussion themes beforehand so you can quickly decide whether the conversation is worth scheduling.
Happy to adjust to your availability if this is of interest.Replace all {{variables}} with your actual information before sending.
Why This Template Works
1
Frames the relationship around mutual relevance and shared goals.
2
Keeps the ask specific and respectful of the recipient time.
3
Provides flexible ways to respond and continue the conversation.
Best Practices
- ✓Mention one real connection point or reason for outreach.
- ✓Keep first asks to 15 to 20 minutes.
- ✓Follow up once with a concise reminder if needed.
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