A kinder way to say “remember to bring it”
Why it can fall flat
“remember to bring it”
Someone hearing “remember to bring it” may assume you expect them to forget, and “it” leaves them guessing what you mean. You usually just want them to arrive with the right thing and not feel nagged.
Say this instead
- 01
Hi Eleanor, a quick reminder that we'll need the signed budget form at Thursday's 10am meeting. Please bring it along if you can.
Boss · Email
A busy boss gets the item, the time and the reason in one short email, and the tone stays respectful.
- 02
Quick reminder: can you bring the sample kit to tomorrow's demo? We'll need it on the table by 9.
Coworker · Chat
Peers respond well to this because it is short, specific and phrased as a request instead of an order.
- 03
Hi Mr. Sanders, looking forward to Monday. Please bring a photo ID and your copy of the signed contract so we can finish everything in one visit.
Client · Email
Giving the client a reason for the request makes it read as helpful rather than bossy.
- 04
Please bring your laptop and charger to tomorrow's training. We start at 9:30, so it helps to be set up a few minutes before.
Someone you manage · Chat
For someone you manage, it states the expectation and the timing plainly and does not feel like a warning.
- 05
Hi Naomi, your appointment is tomorrow at 4pm. Please bring your warranty card and the original receipt.
Customer · SMS
Appointment reminders like this one work because the customer only needs the time and the list of items.
- 06
Hey, quick one: please bring the storeroom keys tomorrow. I'm in at 8:30 and will need to get in.
Coworker · SMS
A last-minute nudge by text stays friendly when you add a clear reason for needing the keys.
- 07
Hi Camila, a gentle reminder to bring the product samples to tomorrow's workshop so we can go through them together.
Client · Chat
Calling it a “gentle” reminder and naming the shared purpose keeps it warm with a client outside your team.
- 08
Just a heads-up: the client asked for the printed report at today's 2pm meeting. Could you bring a copy with you?
Boss · Chat
Pointing to what someone else needs takes the pressure off and helps when you're prompting someone senior.
Examples
Hi Mihir, A quick reminder about Wednesday's site visit at 10am. Please bring your safety shoes and the signed access form, as the front desk will ask to see it on arrival. Let me know if anything is unclear before then. Thanks, Miriam
Morning! Just a reminder to bring your ID badge to the office today, as security will be checking them at the door.
What to avoid
- Naming the item matters, so skip “it” or “that thing” and say exactly what you mean.
- Phrases like “as I already told you” or “don't forget again” sound like blame.
- Leaving out the time or place makes the reminder far less useful, since people need to know when it's needed.
- Piling on capital letters or exclamation marks to stress urgency tends to come across as shouting.
- Sending the reminder too late leaves the person no time to act on it.