Do you worry that you don’t know how to write an email or that you don’t know what it means when you get one? Here are some ways to explain it better!
1. Hope this helps
Surface meaning: I hope this helps you.
Real meaning: Leave me alone!
2. I see your point
Surface meaning: I see your point.
Real meaning: You are right but I don’t care.
3. Moving forward
Surface meaning: next, later, later.
Real meaning: Don’t waste my time anymore.
4. let me clarify
Surface meaning: Let me clarify.
Real meaning: How many times do I have to say it?
5. Per my last email
Surface meaning: Per my last email.
Real meaning: Do you have dyslexia?
6. As stated previously
Surface meaning: as previously stated.
Real meaning: You’re so dumb that I’m going to have to repeat it again.
7.Thanks in advance
Surface meaning: thank you in advance.
Real meaning: I am in emotional blackmail you must help me.
8. just a friendly reminder
Surface meaning: a friendly reminder.
Real meaning: You don’t remember to give me a try?
9. Sorry for being unclear
Surface meaning: I’m sorry for being unclear.
Real meaning: I was super clear.
10. just checking in
Surface meaning: I’m trying to get in touch with you. (Report to someone and get in touch to make sure things are going well)
Real meaning: Why didn’t you write me back? Get back to me soon!
11. Noted with thanks
Surface meaning: Noted with thanks.
Real meaning: I don’t want to pay attention to you now.
12. To put it more simply
Surface meaning: in short.
Real meaning: You’re an idiot.
13. Correct me if I’m wrong
Surface meaning: Correct me if I’m wrong.
Real meaning: I’m right.
14. All the best
Surface meaning: everything is going well.
Real meaning: Don’t write back to me.
15. Best Regards
Surface meaning: my highest greetings.
Real meaning: please don’t write back, I just want to get off work.
16. Please feel free to let me know
Surface meaning: Please feel free to let me know.
Real meaning: It’s better not to look for me.
17. For your information
Surface meaning: for your reference.
Real meaning: Read it yourself and don’t bother me.
18. I apologize for all the inconveniences
Surface meaning: please apologize for the inconveniences.
Real meaning: swallow all the inconveniences for me.
19. sorry to bother you again
Surface meaning: I’m sorry to bother you again.
Real meaning: I’ll be mad if you don’t reply to me!
20. Thanks for your understanding
Surface meaning: Thanks for your understanding.
Real meaning: Don’t argue with me.
