diff --git a/.github/workflows/automate_stale.yml b/.github/workflows/automate_stale.yml
index 35b0a8c0a6..51bf41d61a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/automate_stale.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/automate_stale.yml
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@ jobs:
           stale-pr-message: >
             This PR has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had
             recent activity from the author. It will be closed if no further activity occurs.
-            If you are the author and the PR has been closed, feel free to re-open the PR and continue the contribution!
+            If the PR was closed and you want it re-opened, let us know
+            and we'll re-open the PR so that you can continue the contribution!
           days-before-pr-stale: 7
           days-before-pr-close: 5
           exempt-pr-labels: after-vacations,will-fix