In response to your query
Formal business communication expression
Use this to start professional replies to show you are organized and taking the question seriously.
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- A formal way to begin an answer to a question.
- Best used in business emails and professional letters.
- Signals that you are addressing a specific request for information.
Bedeutung
This is a polite, professional way to say 'I am answering the question you asked me.' It acts as a formal bridge between someone's request for information and your reply.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Replying to a customer
In response to your query, your order will ship tomorrow morning.
In response to your query, your order will ship tomorrow morning.
Answering a job recruiter
In response to your query about my salary expectations, I have attached a document.
In response to your query about my salary expectations, I have attached a document.
Sarcastic text to a roommate
In response to your query, yes, I did leave the dishes in the sink.
In response to your query, yes, I did leave the dishes in the sink.
Kultureller Hintergrund
This phrase stems from traditional English business correspondence where clarity and 'acknowledgment of receipt' were vital. It became a standard 'safe' opening in the 20th-century corporate world to ensure no ambiguity in communication. In modern tech culture, it is sometimes seen as slightly 'old-school,' but it remains the gold standard for formal customer service.
The Comma is Key
Always put a comma after 'query'. It gives the reader a tiny breath before they get the answer they've been waiting for.
Don't Overuse It
If you use this in every single email to the same person, you'll sound like an automated bot. Mix it up with 'Regarding your question' sometimes.
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- A formal way to begin an answer to a question.
- Best used in business emails and professional letters.
- Signals that you are addressing a specific request for information.
What It Means
Think of this phrase as the 'suit and tie' of email openings. When someone asks you a question in a professional setting, you don't just blurt out the answer. You acknowledge their effort first. In response to your query tells the reader, 'I heard you, I looked into it, and here is what you need.' It turns a simple answer into an official statement. It’s a way to show you are organized and taking their request seriously.
How To Use It
You usually place this right at the start of your message. It almost always sits at the beginning of a sentence. Because it's an introductory phrase, you must follow it with a comma. For example: In response to your query, the meeting is at 5 PM. It’s like a signpost that says 'The answer starts here!' Don't use it in the middle of a sentence, or it will feel like you're tripping over your own words.
When To Use It
This is your best friend in the office. Use it when replying to a customer who emailed your support team. Use it when a recruiter asks about your start date. It’s perfect for any situation where you want to sound competent and respectful. If you are writing to a professor or a landlord, this phrase makes you look like you have your life together. It’s the linguistic equivalent of a firm handshake.
When NOT To Use It
Whatever you do, don't use this with your friends or family. If your partner asks, 'What's for dinner?' and you reply, In response to your query, we are having pasta, they might think you've been replaced by a robot. It is far too stiff for texting or casual chats. Also, avoid it if the 'query' was just a casual comment. It requires a specific, clear question to have been asked first.
Cultural Background
Western business culture places a high value on 'the paper trail.' Using phrases like this helps document that a specific request was addressed. In the UK and the US, being overly direct can sometimes feel rude in business. This phrase adds a layer of 'professional distance' that is actually considered polite. It shows you respect the hierarchy and the formal nature of the exchange.
Common Variations
If you find yourself using this too much, you can swap it out. Regarding your inquiry is a very common alternative. Further to our conversation works if you talked on the phone first. If you want to be slightly less formal but still professional, try To answer your question. For the truly old-school professionals, you might see In reference to your request. Choose the one that fits your 'office vibe' best.
Nutzungshinweise
This phrase is strictly formal. It is most at home in emails, letters, and official documents. Avoid using it in casual settings to prevent sounding robotic or overly distant.
The Comma is Key
Always put a comma after 'query'. It gives the reader a tiny breath before they get the answer they've been waiting for.
Don't Overuse It
If you use this in every single email to the same person, you'll sound like an automated bot. Mix it up with 'Regarding your question' sometimes.
Query vs. Question
In British English, 'query' is used very often in business. In American English, it sounds slightly more formal/technical, but it's still perfectly understood.
Beispiele
6In response to your query, your order will ship tomorrow morning.
In response to your query, your order will ship tomorrow morning.
Standard professional use for customer service.
In response to your query about my salary expectations, I have attached a document.
In response to your query about my salary expectations, I have attached a document.
Shows high-level professionalism during a job hunt.
In response to your query, yes, I did leave the dishes in the sink.
In response to your query, yes, I did leave the dishes in the sink.
Using formal language for a mundane task creates a humorous, dry tone.
In response to your query regarding the broken heater, a repairman will arrive at 2 PM.
In response to your query regarding the broken heater, a repairman will arrive at 2 PM.
Maintains a professional distance in a business-like personal relationship.
In response to your query about my attendance, I regret to inform you I cannot make it.
In response to your query about my attendance, I regret to inform you I cannot make it.
Softens the blow of a 'no' by using formal structure.
In response to your query, I have reviewed your essay and updated the grade.
In response to your query, I have reviewed your essay and updated the grade.
Common in academic settings between staff and students.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct punctuation and placement for the phrase.
___ the office will be closed on Friday.
You must always use a comma after an introductory phrase like this to separate it from the main clause.
Select the most appropriate context for this phrase.
Which situation is best for using 'In response to your query'?
This phrase is formal and professional, making it perfect for banking or business correspondence.
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Formality Level of Response Openings
Texting friends
Yeah, so...
General workplace
To answer your question,
Official business
In response to your query,
Legal/Diplomatic
With reference to your inquiry dated...
When to use 'In response to your query'
Customer Support
Answering a product question
Job Application
Clarifying your resume
Legal/Admin
Replying to a government notice
Academic
Emailing a department head
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenA query is just a formal word for a question or a request for information. In business, it sounds more professional than saying your question.
It is rare in speech. You might hear it in a very formal press conference, but usually, people say To answer your question when speaking.
Only if you are being funny or sarcastic. Otherwise, it's way too formal for a text and might make your friends think you're mad at them.
They are mostly interchangeable. Inquiry is slightly more common in the US and often refers to a more detailed or official investigation.
Yes, you should still start with Dear Mr. Smith or Hi Sarah before using the phrase in the next line.
Not really. It is a 'classic' professional phrase. While some modern startups prefer Re: your question, In response to your query is never wrong in business.
No. If they just sent you a report, use Thank you for the report instead. Only use this if they specifically asked for something.
No, it should be lowercase unless it's part of a title. For example: In response to your query, ....
Not at all! It is actually very polite because it shows you are being attentive to their specific needs.
Yes! If the person asked three different questions in their email, using the plural queries is a great way to show you are answering all of them.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Regarding your inquiry
A very similar formal opening for a reply.
Further to our discussion
Used when you are following up on a conversation that already happened.
To address your concerns
Used when the person's 'query' was actually a complaint or a worry.
As per your request
Used when you are sending something that the person specifically asked for.
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