Busy readers skim. If your ask is buried in paragraph three, it may not be read at all. Front-load: state what you need in the very first sentence, then provide context below. This is called BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front — and it's the single biggest readability upgrade you can make to your workplace email.
BeforeHope you're well. Following our meeting last week, I wanted to share some thoughts and eventually ask if you could approve the budget by Friday.
AfterCan you approve the attached budget by Friday? Quick context below.