Write an Out-of-Office Auto-Reply
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot · Gemini
You can write a clear, friendly out-of-office message.
The problem
Out-of-office messages are often vague about when you return or who to contact.
What this skill does
Tell the AI your dates and any backup contact, and ask for a short auto-reply. It will be polite and clear about when you will respond. Avoid sharing too much detail about why you are away.
When to use it
- Use this before a holiday, leave, or any time you will be slow to reply.

Juni’s tip
Juni says: a clear away message sets expectations and protects your time off.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
write an away message
Write a short, friendly out-of-office reply. I am away 1-8 July, back the 9th, contact Priya for urgent matters.
Why this works
Including your return date and a backup contact tells people exactly what to expect while you are away.
Practice task
Draft your next out-of-office message with dates and a backup contact.
Self-check
- The message states when I am back.
- It gives a contact for anything urgent.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out your return date, so senders do not know when to expect a reply.
- Over-sharing personal reasons for being away in an automatic message.
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