FICTIONAL PRACTICE COPY — replace every example before real use Internal message Thank you for your message. I am away and expect to return on [return date]. For an urgent workshop request, contact the authorized team queue at [internal queue]. I will review other messages after I return. External message Thank you for your message. I am away and expect to respond after [return date]. For a time-sensitive public inquiry, contact [public contact address]. Never put travel details, customer names, a personal phone number, or an internal-only address in an external automatic reply.