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Without plainspeak · Debug a slow page

I'd approach this systematically — first ruling out the user, then checking the server side, then the network, then the page itself:

With plainspeak · Debug a slow page

I'd start with where the problem actually lives, then narrow it down.

Without plainspeak · Email a landlord

The tap in the kitchen/bathroom has a leak that's getting worse — it drips constantly and is starting to waste water. Could you arrange for it to be repaired?

With plainspeak · Email a landlord

The tap in the kitchen is leaking. Could you send someone to fix it? Let me know what day works. Thanks!

Without plainspeak · Say thanks

Thank you for renewing your subscription with us — we truly appreciate your continued trust in Company.

With plainspeak · Say thanks

Thanks for renewing your subscription. It means a lot to us that you're sticking with us.

Without plainspeak · Explain an API

An API (Application Programming Interface) is like a menu at a restaurant. You're the customer and the kitchen is the software — the menu lists the dishes you can order.

With plainspeak · Explain an API

An API is a waiter at a restaurant. You don't go into the kitchen to get your food. You tell the waiter what you want, and they bring it back.

Without plainspeak · Out sick tomorrow

Hey all — just letting you know I'll be out sick tomorrow. I'll be offline but will catch up when I'm back. If anything urgent comes up, Name can help in the meantime.

With plainspeak · Out sick tomorrow

Hi team, I'm not feeling well and will be out tomorrow. I'll be back Monday. For anything urgent, ping Sam and she'll handle it.

Without plainspeak · Follow up after an interview

Hi Name, I hope you're doing well. I'm writing to follow up on my interview for the Role position. I really enjoyed our conversation and learning more about the team, and I remain very interested in the role.

With plainspeak · Follow up after an interview

Hi Name, I wanted to check in on the role I interviewed for last week. I really enjoyed our talk. I'm still very interested in the job. Any news on the timeline?