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Being a professional in your work sphere means that you have to be the best at what you do and know the common sayings and basic politeness of the business letter format if you want other people to take you seriously. And though we all try our best to sound professional in work emails, sometimes missed deadlines, lack of response, and overwhelming projects can put us on edge.
One of the keys to keeping a cool facade is the art of sending an email stuffed with polite common phrases, the kind that puts a glossy cover over your underlying frustrations. However, be careful when writing a passive-aggressive letter to someone—the truth might come out at some point, and the best outcome of that is you turning into a legendary office joke.
We here at Bored Panda have gathered some of the most common work letter examples and their true savage meanings. Scroll below to see examples of some passive-aggressive work correspondence and funny email translations!
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Bob Beltcher 6 years ago
That's why you send emails with receipts lol. I know you opened, it got the receipt back and saved.
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Bob Beltcher 6 years ago
God yes, that's why we archive everything and the IT complains that our email servers are full.
How Do You Know if an Email is Passive-Aggressive?
You’ve just received an email, and something about it seems off. It’s dressed in a suit of politeness, but underneath, there’s a vibe of sarcasm. If the email is heavy on corporate email lingo that reads like “Just a friendly reminder” or “As previously stated,” it’s waving a red flag at you.
Those are the hallmarks of passive-aggressive emails. And the sign-off? If it’s a frosty “Best Regards” when you know there’s a storm brewing, that’s your clue. It’s the art of email translations, where “Best” doesn't always mean best wishes.
How Do I Stop Being Passive-Aggressive in Email?
Switching gears to your own email habits, it’s key to keep passive aggression out of your digital correspondence. Clarity is king. Be direct, be kind, and ditch the double meanings. Instead of falling into the trap of sending passive-aggressive emails, state your needs or next steps with straightforward kindness.
And about those closings—skip the passive-aggressive email sign-off like “Regards” when you feel anything but. A simple “Thank you” will do. It shows you’re above the fray, keeping it professional without the side of sass.
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Bob Beltcher 6 years ago
I don't care what your opinion is. The record states xyz and if it's not documented then it didn't happen.
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Bob Beltcher 6 years ago
I don't want to have to tell you again so I'm going to be passive aggressive with my thank you in hopes that it will guilt you into doing it.
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Bob Beltcher 6 years ago
Lmao! I use this on a daily basis. As an regulator part if my job is making sure you follow your own damn policy that was approved by the board. It's YOUR policy, not mine. All you have to do is follow what you said you would do.
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Jaguarundi 6 years ago
Please clarify your instructions since last time you almost cost me my job.
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Oerff On Tour 6 years ago
"I want this in black and white. I'm just trying to cover my own a*s. "
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Jaguarundi 6 years ago
and a big "THANK YOU!" to some of the most incompetent management I have ever had to work with.
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Jaguarundi 6 years ago
I have been the sender and recipient of many of these. Guilty as charged as well.
Jaguarundi 6 years ago
I have been the sender and recipient of many of these. Guilty as charged as well.
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