what do you say when adding someone to an email

Hello! That's a great question. If you're including someone new into an ongoing email conversation, it's important to provide context for them. You can begin with an introductory sentence such as 'I'm adding John to this conversation because his insight will be very useful.' or 'I'd like to bring Jane in this thread as she could provide further clarity on this topic'. It's crucial to make sure you're also addressing why you're bringing them in.

Generally, it is a good practice to ask for their permission beforehand if the email thread contains sensitive information or if they aren't familiar with the rest of the people in the conversation. You can simply ask them via a separate email or direct message. This helps respect the privacy and time of the person you're bringing into the discussion.

Once the new person is added, it would be polite to send an email within the thread summarizing the discussion or task so far. This provides them context and saves them from digging through past emails. You can close it by saying something such as 'Let me know if you have any questions or need further explanation' to ensure they feel comfortable requesting more info.

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions about professional correspondence or anything else. Happy emailing!