Saying “stay tuned” at work
Why it can fall flat
“stay tuned”
Stay tuned makes the phrase sound like a TV host signing off, and it leaves people guessing when they will hear more. When news is coming, say what it is and roughly when.
Say this instead
- 01
I'll send you an update as soon as the supplier confirms the delivery date.
Client · Email
Naming the supplier's confirmation shows the client exactly what you are waiting for.
- 02
Still waiting on the final numbers. I'll message you here as soon as they come in.
Coworker · Chat
Saying what is pending and where you will reply keeps a quick team update clear.
- 03
I'll know more after tomorrow's call with legal and will send you a short summary straight after.
Boss · Email
Tying the next update to tomorrow's call gives your boss a concrete event to look for.
- 04
Nothing is decided on the new rota yet. I'll let you know as soon as it's confirmed.
Someone you manage · Chat
Admitting nothing is final is honest, and promising to share the news reassures the person you manage.
- 05
Hi Mr. Butler, your order is still with the courier. We'll text you again once it's out for delivery.
Customer · SMS
Stating the current status and the next text keeps a customer informed about their delivery.
- 06
Thanks for checking in. I'm still weighing a couple of things and will come back to you once I have a clear answer.
Recruiter / HR · Email
Politely saying you are still weighing options shows the recruiter you remain interested without committing.
- 07
Meeting details aren't final yet. I'll text you the time once it's confirmed.
Coworker · SMS
Saying what is missing and how you will tell them lets a coworker plan around you.
- 08
We're still looking into the billing error. You'll get an email from us as soon as we know what caused it.
Customer · Email
Confirming you are investigating and promising an email reassures a customer with an open complaint.
Examples
Hi Denise, Thanks for your patience on the venue booking. We're still waiting for the hotel to confirm the room for March 14. I'll email you the details as soon as they reply. Best regards, Tobias
Still waiting on legal to sign off the contract. I'll post here the moment I hear back, so you can plan around it.
What to avoid
- “Stay tuned” is a poor choice when the person needs a decision or a date to plan around.
- Hinting at good news you can't confirm yet will only raise hopes, so say only what you know.
- Naming a deadline you are not confident you can meet sets you up to disappoint.
- Vague follow-ups like “more to come” or “watch this space” feel out of place in serious or urgent messages.