Email is a very efficient way to communicate at work. It is instant, trackable and convenient. However, it can be misconstrued. In the workplace, when it is equally important to be diplomatic as informative, some common sign-offs or statements have alternate meanings. How many do you use?
I have a question = I have 18 questions
I’ll look into it = I’ve already forgotten about it
I tried my best = I did the bare minimum
Happy to discuss further = Don’t ask me about this again
No worries = You really messed up this time
Take care = This is the last you’ll ever hear from me
Cheers! = I have no respect for you or myself!