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Thank you for your email.
I am currently out of the office from January 15 to January 22.
I will respond when I return on January 23.
For urgent matters, contact Jane Smith at jane@example.com.
Best regards
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The Art of the Out-of-Office Message
An effective out-of-office message should be clear, professional, and provide all necessary information to your contacts.
Essential Elements
- •Dates: Clearly state when you're leaving and returning
- •Alternative contact: Provide emergency contact information
- •Response expectations: Set clear timelines
- •Professional tone: Balance friendliness with formality
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