Keep the activity and place fixed, then offer two or three times you are free. The other person can choose one or suggest an alternative.
Offer useful choices
Pick times that suit different schedules, such as a weekday evening and a weekend afternoon.
- Keep one activity and place
- Offer one to three future times
- Add the time zone when needed
- Confirm the chosen time
Ask a smaller question
“When are you free?” can start another round of messages. “Friday at 7, Saturday at 3, or Sunday at 6?” is quicker to answer.
When none of the times work
Ask for one to three alternatives. Choose one that works and confirm it without reopening every other detail.
Common questions
How many times should I offer?
Two or three is usually enough. RTM allows one to three options.
Can each time have a different place?
Use one place and activity per Meet Request so the recipient only needs to choose a time.
Turn the advice into a clear plan
Choose one public place, offer up to three times, and share a private Meet Request. The recipient can choose what works without another long scheduling thread.
Send a Meet Request →