Your say "direct", but in my experience French business communication is ridiculously convoluted, bordering on the baroque. "Dear Sir, I hope this message fin

Your say "direct", but in my experience French business communication is ridiculously convoluted, bordering on the baroque. "Dear Sir, I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. Would it be possible to arrange a meeting by telephone in the near future, perhaps even the next week, if that fits with your calendar? I would shame myself if I neglected to mention that I will prepare the requested documents at the earliest convenience." Is how I can only describe it.