Alternatives to “Looking Forward to Hearing From You”

Looking forward to hearing from you is often used to end an email or other correspondence. This expression is a friendly way of emphasizing that you expect the reader to reply.

“Looking forward to hearing from you” is a common expression that is neutral in terms of formality, so it is perfectly acceptable to use. However, since it is used so frequently, you may want to change it slightly if you are worried the reader may simply skim over it.

The following alternatives give you options to adapt the expression to the type of response you are looking for.

Keep me informed…

“Keep me informed” and similar expressions are useful when you would like to be kept up-to-date about changes to a given situation or project. These let the recipient know that they should contact you if something happens, but you don’t otherwise need an immediate reply.

Requesting an update examples
Please keep me informed of any changes in the project’s progress.

Keep in touch and let me know if there are any updates.

Keep me in the loop as things move forward.

Can you let me know?

If you need an answer to a specific question, be sure to state this question in the email itself. Ending the email with a final question like “Can you let me know?” reminds the recipient that you are waiting for their response and prompts a quicker reply.

Asking a question examples
Can you let me know if you agree with the proposal?

Can you confirm that I’ve understood correctly?

Is this okay for you, or would you like an alternative plan?

Let’s…

If you want to indicate exactly what type of response you need, ending with a call to action is a good idea. In this way, you can communicate that you need a specific action or response to your message within a specific timeframe.

Call to action examples
Let’s touch base on Friday. Would you have time for a quick meeting in the morning?

I would appreciate being sent the final documents before the end of the day Thursday. Please let me know if this won’t be possible.

Please confirm your availability for an interview at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

I’d love to hear your feedback

“I’d love to hear your feedback” invites the recipient to comment on what you’ve written to them. This expression indicates that you are waiting for their response and that you value hearing what they have to say.

Asking for feedback examples
I’d love to hear your feedback when you have a moment.

Please let me know what you think.

I’m eager to hear any feedback you have.

Speak to you soon!

Less formal sign-offs are appropriate when communicating with someone you have a friendly relationship with. “Speak to you soon!” and similar expressions are good options in these cases. These types of informal phrases should not be used when communicating with someone for the first time or in more formal contexts.

Informal sign-off examples
Speak to you soon!

Talk soon!

Always happy to hear from you.

I appreciate your quick response

You may want to thank someone in advance for getting back to you with an expression like “I appreciate your quick response.” This indicates that you both expect an answer and appreciate the help being given.

While expressions like this can encourage a faster response, it is better to use them with caution. If you are unfamiliar with the recipient and there is no reason for them to respond especially swiftly, “I appreciate your quick response” may come across as passive-aggressive.

Thanks in advance examples
Thank you for your quick response.

Thanks in advance for your prompt attention.

Thank you in advance for your help.

If I don’t hear back…

If you require a response more urgently, you can include a deadline for the reader to respond by, indicating what you’ll do if you don’t hear back. This prompts the recipient to respond if they need to and also allows them not to respond if they are okay with whatever you’ve proposed.

Giving a deadline is appropriate if you have already communicated about the situation beforehand and you just require confirmation. It can also be suitable when the recipient has been unresponsive and may not be interested in further communication.

Avoid making rude or unreasonable assumptions (e.g., “If I don’t hear back from you within the next hour, we’ll assume you agree with the contract”).

Creating urgency examples
If we don’t receive a response before 4 p.m. Wednesday, we will assume that you are no longer interested in collaborating.

If I don’t hear back from you, I’ll go ahead and contact the department with the proposal we discussed last week.

If you have any feedback or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If I don’t hear from you by the end of the week, I’ll assume we can continue with the current approach.

Can you point me to the right person?

If you reach out to someone who isn’t able to help you with your request or who is too busy, they may fail to get back to you at all.

To manage this issue and avoid not getting the answer you need, address it in a straightforward manner so the recipient understands that you are expecting a response. You can convey this politely by offering other options to the recipient if they aren’t the person who can help you.

Giving the recipient options examples
If you aren’t able to help with this, could you please point me to the right person?

If you don’t have time to answer these queries, is there someone else I could reach out to for help?

If it isn’t possible for you to manage this request, I would really appreciate it if you could forward it to the appropriate person.

Other variants of the phrase

While not technically grammatically correct because it lacks a subject, “looking forward to hearing from you” is generally acceptable to use as a sentence on its own. The expression’s implied subject “I” is generally clear. Nevertheless, it is best to include the subject in more formal contexts (i.e., “I look forward to hearing from you”).

Additionally, you can add other words and phrases to alter the tone for your audience.

Looking forward to hearing from you examples
Looking forward to hearing from you!

I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

I am looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Frequently asked questions about looking forward to hearing from you

Is it “looking forward in hearing from you” or “to hearing from you”?

The correct version of this expression is “looking forward to hearing from you.” “Look forward to” is a phrasal verb that always uses the preposition “to,” not “in.”

  • Looking forward in hearing from you.
  • Looking forward to hearing from you.

You can use QuillBot to automatically rephrase your sentences and ensure they express your intended meaning.

Is it “looking forward to hear from you” or “to hearing from you”?

Looking forward to hear from you” is incorrect because the phrasal verb “look forward to” requires a direct object, i.e., what you’re looking forward to. The direct object must be a noun phrase, and therefore the gerund “hearing” is needed rather than the verb “hear.”

  • I’m looking forward to hear from you.
  • I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
What are some synonyms for “looking forward to hearing from you”?

There are a number of synonyms and similar expressions to “looking forward to hearing from you,” such as:

  • I hope to hear from you soon
  • Eagerly awaiting your response
  • It would be great to hear back from you
  • Thank you in advance for your response

QuillBot’s rephraser can help you vary your vocabulary to reflect your intended meaning.

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Alexandra Rongione, MA

Alexandra has a master’s degree in literature and cultural studies. She has taught English as a foreign language for a range of levels and ages and has also worked as a literacy tutor.