German Phrase
Schick immer sofort eine Dankes‑Mail.
Meaning
The sentence is a piece of advice: always send a thank‑you email right after the relevant event. It stresses both frequency (always) and speed (immediately).
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to remind a colleague, a junior employee, or a friend about proper business etiquette, especially after interviews, meetings, or networking events.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SchickimmersoforteineDankes-Mail
Schick (imperative)
‘Schick’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘schicken’ (to send). It is used for direct commands to a familiar person.
immer (frequency adverb)
‘immer’ means ‘always’ and in an imperative sentence it normally follows the verb.
sofort (time adverb)
‘sofort’ means ‘right away / immediately’. It is placed after ‘immer’ to stress immediacy.
eine (indefinite article)
‘eine’ is the feminine accusative article that matches ‘Dankes‑Mail’, which is a feminine noun.
Dankes‑Mail (compound noun)
A compound of ‘Dank’ (thanks) in the genitive ‘Dankes’ and ‘Mail’ (email). The hyphen makes the compound easier to read.
🗨In Conversation
Schick immer sofort eine Dankes‑Mail, wenn du ein Vorstellungsgespräch hattest.
Always send a thank‑you email right away after you’ve had an interview.
Mach ich, das hinterlässt einen guten Eindruck.
I’ll do that; it leaves a good impression.
✕Common Mistakes
Schicke immer sofort eine Dankes‑Mail.
‘schicke’ is the present‑tense form, not the imperative. Use ‘Schick’ for a command.
Schick sofort immer eine Dankes‑Mail.
The usual order is ‘immer sofort’, not ‘sofort immer’. The adverb of frequency comes first.
Schick immer sofort eine Dankesmail.
Without the hyphen the compound is harder to read; the standard spelling is ‘Dankes‑Mail’.
↔Alternatives
Sende immer sofort eine Dankesnachricht.
Always send a thank‑you message immediately.
Schick nach jedem Meeting sofort eine Mail, in der du dich bedankst.
After every meeting, send a mail right away in which you thank them.
Vergiss nicht, sofort eine Dankes‑Mail zu schicken.
Don’t forget to send a thank‑you email immediately.
Cultural Tip
In German business culture, a prompt thank‑you email is seen as a sign of professionalism and respect. It’s common to send it within 24 hours, and the tone should stay polite yet concise. Over‑formal language can feel stiff, while a too‑casual style may be perceived as unprofessional.