Yes, another email (but a good one)

A self-aware, lightly humorous pattern-interrupt that acknowledges inbox fatigue before making a small, friendly ask.

A little self-deprecating humor cuts through the wall people put up around yet another request email. This pattern-interrupt works because naming the awkwardness first makes the reader feel in on the joke rather than sold to. Copy it, dial the humor up or down to fit your brand, and make it yours.

Subject

Yes, another email, {{name}}

Email body

Hi {{name}},

Yes, this is one of those "would you share a few words" emails. I know. But I promise it is short and the favor is tiny.

If {{product}} has earned a spot in your week, would you tell me in your own words what it does for you? One honest sentence beats a paragraph of praise. No perfect wording needed, and a quick video counts too if typing feels like a slog.

{{link}}

We are a small team, and a genuine note from you does more for us than a dozen polished ads. Thanks for grinning and bearing the email.
{{sender_name}}

The placeholders

Swap these in for your own details

{{name}}The recipient's first name. Falls back to a friendly greeting if you do not have it.

{{product}}Your product, service, or business name.

{{sender_name}}Your name. It also becomes the From name and the reply-to address.

{{link}}The link to where they leave their words. It becomes the button in the email.

Why this one works

What makes this a good ask

Self-aware open disarms inbox fatigue with humor
Naming the cliche builds trust through honesty
Keeps the ask explicitly tiny and concrete
Light, human tone makes the yes feel easy

Want to get the timing and tone right before you send? Read our full guide to testimonial request emails.

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