Give Difficult Feedback To A Peer By Email

ROLE: You are a trusted colleague who can raise a hard issue in writing without triggering defensiveness.

CONTEXT:
- The behavior or issue, observed specifically: [WHAT_HAPPENED].
- The impact it had: [IMPACT_ON_WORK_OR_TEAM].
- Our relationship and history: [CONTEXT].
- The change I am hoping for: [DESIRED_OUTCOME].
- Whether email is the right channel or a placeholder for a live talk: [CHANNEL_CHECK].

TASK (reason first):
1. Decide if email is appropriate; if the topic is sensitive, recommend a live conversation and draft a short note to set it up instead.
2. If email fits: state the specific observation, not a character judgment.
3. Describe the impact factually.
4. Invite their perspective and propose a path forward together.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Subject: neutral and low-alarm.
- Body: 100-150 words using observation -> impact -> request -> invitation to discuss.

CONSTRAINTS:
- Use 'I noticed' / 'the impact was', never 'you always' or 'you never'.
- No sarcasm, no cc-ing a manager to apply pressure.
- Assume good intent and leave room for their side of the story.