diff --git a/base-files/nail.rc b/base-files/nail.rc
index c366df2..ec3eadc 100644
--- a/base-files/nail.rc
+++ b/base-files/nail.rc
@@ -10,7 +10,10 @@ set hold
 set append
 
 # Always ask for a subject when composing a message interactively.
-set ask
+set asksub
+
+# Confirm sending of messages.
+set asksend
 
 # Assume a CRT-like terminal and invoke a pager.
 set crt