If someone asks you if a certain date would be suitable

[Takemebackto]

Someone asked me if a certain date was okay to have a meeting. I replied and said yes this would be suitable. They haven’t replied again am I to assume I shouldn’t go on the date now? I shall I follow it up?

I would just send them a calendar invite if it's work related. To show it's agreed.

Thank you it’s not a work related thing though.

Probably they are assuming it’s not on due to covid. Rude of them not to say so though.

Follow it up.

If they haven’t set a time say “Shall we say x o’clock?”

Is it a date or a meeting?

If you think they are hosting you, I'd be tempted to take back control by sending a message saying that in view of current circumstances, you've decided it would be best not to meet just now, sorry to disappoint you.

And then not get back in touch unless they do.

Ghosting*

Just send a 'Are we still on for X?'

Follow it up. Ask "Is the meeting still on for x?"

It’s for an assessment for one of my children at a school.

We were meant to be going there. I’m thinking maybe as they taking steps to reduce the virus that they have been to busy to confirm or have forgotten.

I would follow up, asking if it's still on.

Thanks all I feel like I’m being pushy messaging as obviously they will be busy but if they are still expecting us to come it will look really rude if we don’t go

In the length of time it took you to post this thread and reply, you could have contacted them, sent an email and asked for clarification!

Why do people look for permission from strangers to do the most basic of tasks?

It’s not about the time it’s just that I’m worried about looking pushy with all that’s going on.

Is not going to look pushy if you ask if it's still going ahead due to current circumstances.

It’s not about the time it’s just that I’m worried about looking pushy with all that’s going on

But when is the date? If it’s this Friday just ask if it’s going ahead if it’s not for 6 weeks just message the week before if you haven’t heard anything. It’s not pushy at all.

Hello

Just following up on our previous emails re DCs assessment. We had set a date of 31st Never, but due to CV I just wanted to confirm whether this was still going ahead on that date or if we need to reschedule. If it is going ahead please let me know what time is most convenient and if not then what is the likely timeline with regards to rescheduling.

Thanks, Takemebackto

She’s emailed and said it’s cancelled unfortunately.