Introduction email between two contacts

Introduce two people with one line of context each and a clear reason to talk.

ToRecipient
SubjectIntroduction: {{person_a}}, meet {{person_b}}

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When to send it

Use it after both people agree to be introduced. Asking each side first keeps you from spending goodwill on an intro nobody wanted.

Tips for a better introduction email between two contacts

  • Get both people's okay before you send it.
  • Give each person one line of context and a reason to talk.
  • Step back after the intro; move yourself to BCC when someone replies.