What to say when following up after meeting someone
Turn a new connection into a real relationship with the right follow-up message. Fill in your details below, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
A great follow-up after a meeting is a competitive advantage that almost no one takes seriously enough. Most people either do not follow up at all, or send a generic "great to meet you" message that adds nothing and is forgotten immediately.
The best follow-ups are sent within 24 hours, reference something specific from the conversation that shows you were listening, confirm any next steps clearly, and add one small piece of value where possible. The goal is to move the relationship forward, not just mark the meeting as complete.
Fill in who you met, what you discussed, any next steps, and what you want the relationship to look like. The prompt below will write a follow-up that stands out from the generic ones.
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Your prompt
You are helping me follow up after meeting someone new. Here are my details: Who I met: [PERSON] Where we met: [CONTEXT] What we talked about: [CONVERSATION] What I want to do next: [NEXT_STEP] Write a brief, warm follow-up message (email or LinkedIn). Include: a specific reference to our conversation to show I was paying attention, a clear statement of what I would like to do next, and a specific ask or suggestion that makes it easy to respond.
Copy this prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Tips for this conversation
- 1Follow up within 24 to 48 hours while the conversation is still fresh.
- 2Reference something specific from your conversation. It shows you were genuinely listening.
- 3Make the next step concrete. "Let me know if you ever want to chat" is not a next step.
Common questions
Should I follow up by email or LinkedIn?+
If you exchanged email addresses, use email. If you connected on LinkedIn at the event, a LinkedIn message is fine and keeps the context intact. Either is far better than no follow-up at all.
Is a LinkedIn connection request enough as a follow-up?+
It is better than nothing, but a short personalised message with the connection request is far more effective. Reference something specific from your conversation. It takes 30 seconds and dramatically increases the chance of a real response.
What if I forgot to get their contact details?+
Search for them on LinkedIn using their name and company. A connection request with a note mentioning where you met is a completely acceptable way to re-establish the contact. Most people appreciate the initiative.
How do I use this prompt?+
Fill in your details using the form above. The placeholders in the prompt update live as you type. When you are ready, click “Copy prompt” and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool. The AI will write a personalised script based on your specific situation.
Which AI tool works best for these conversation scripts?+
Claude and ChatGPT both work well. Claude tends to produce more nuanced, natural-sounding language that is closer to how people actually speak. ChatGPT is strong for structured, direct output. Try both with your details and compare the results.
Should I use the AI output word for word?+
Use it as a strong draft, then edit it to sound like you. The AI gives you the structure and language to work from. Reading it out loud before the actual conversation is one of the best ways to catch anything that does not feel natural for your voice.
Can I adapt the prompt for a written message instead of a conversation?+
Yes. Before copying the prompt, add a line specifying the format you need: “Write this as an email” or “Write this as a short Slack message.” The variants above also cover different tones and formats for many situations.
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