Why YSK: These email tips are helpful for people who struggle with boundaries and want to communicate more assertively.

    • Burstar@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      131·
      1 year ago

      I agree, but, you’d be surprised how many people find many of these seemingly innocuous distinctions offensive (if only a little bit). For example, I was once chided by HR for saying ‘no problem’ during a seemingly friendly discussion.

    • Sharkwellington@lemmy.one
      5·
      1 year ago

      Most? I can definitely see “when can I expect an update?”, that one’s terrible. “It would be best if we” sounds pretty self-assured without a modifier such as “in my opinion” (which is what the original option was doing). “Nice catch!” is also a bit too honeyed and casual as well. But I don’t see a problem with the rest of them.

      • Chrisosaur@startrek.website
        1·
        1 year ago

        I actually like nice catch, as long as it’s not an egregious error. There are often going to be mistakes in a document, even when prepared by someone completely competent. This acknowledges someone as being part of a process instead of focusing on an error.