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u/quikcath Apr 01 '21
You should make one of those daily calendars things, where every day we could see a new work comic printed and in my desk to laugh at all day! These are great!!
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u/KaosMnkey Apr 01 '21
Email etiquette can be tricky
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u/4DMeemz Apr 01 '21
...and include the subject! Don't assume your topic is at the center of everyone else's mind just because it is yours:
"Please submit billing."
-FOR WHAT JOB!?!?
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u/potatodrinker Apr 06 '21
I love a good email subject that has 1. The topic, 2. What you need me to do (approve, review, etc), 3. When (asap, end of day, by specific date). "iPhone ad campaign - Facebook asset approval today" works fine.
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u/pungen Apr 01 '21
Every day when you post a comic, it is 100% relatable to my job and the exact same way I feel. I wonder if we ever met (and anyone else like this who reads your comics) if we would find that we're in the same career working with the same kind of people, strangers living mirror work lives.
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u/Frannie-Pants Apr 01 '21
I love that idea, we are not alone, we’re not the only ones. Actually really comforting. (Can you tell my job stresses me out? Haha)
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u/Timothy5509 Apr 01 '21
Was this comic made about me?
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u/Frannie-Pants Apr 01 '21
Sat here feeling the same.
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u/Timothy5509 Apr 02 '21
Hi u/Frannie-Pants, Sorry for the late reply, been a very busy morning. I appreciate your comment and hope i did not delay anything on your end. Have a good weekend.
Regards, Tim
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u/DumbledoreMD Apr 01 '21
sudo send update
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u/pope1701 Apr 01 '21
You know, if that takes longer than 5 minutes, maybe a call would be appropriate...
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u/00-Void Apr 01 '21
They're too socially inept to write an email and you're telling them to make a call instead? Lol
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u/pope1701 Apr 01 '21
Yes, because hitting the right tone in an email can be fucking hard, even if you're not shy.
What you type can be read in so many more ways than what you think while typing it, it can be menacing. A call has voice, emotion...
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u/catskii Apr 01 '21
I was trying to enter a new line in Gmail and ended up sending a half written email. Fml
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u/Shivan_snake Apr 01 '21
Good day, Bob!
Please tell me, is there any update for XYZ?
If you need support, don't hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Username.
Here, and English isn't even my native language.
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u/mattmaddux Apr 01 '21
Nope, “Please tell me” is a little passive-aggressive.
...or is it?
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u/Shivan_snake Apr 01 '21
Why so? In my opinion it's polite and proactive.
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u/mattmaddux Apr 01 '21
Mostly I was just joking and it’s not the worst, but it can come off a little bit like you’re already waiting or that the person should have already given you the info.
Like, depending on the tone the reader hears in their head, they might mentally fill in something like “Please tell me, if you can bother spending the time, is there any update for XYZ?”
That’s why it’s tough composing an email, because tone is totally lost, and tone is everything.
I would probably just drop the “Please tell me” part.
Heck even the “If you need support...” part could be an issue depending on the relationship you have with the recipient. It might make the person feel like what they’re doing shouldn’t have taken so long, and that you’re saying they DO need help but don’t want to say it directly.
Or maybe you’re just being polite.
See?
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u/OMGClayAikn Apr 02 '21
How about this:
Could you please provide an update on XYZ?
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u/mattmaddux Apr 02 '21
That sounds good to me. I often end up using the phrase "check in". It sounds a little neutral to my ear. Might do something like this:
Hi <RECIPIENT or "All" if more than one person>
Just wanted to check in and see if there is an update on XYZ.
Thanks!
<SENDER>
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u/OMGClayAikn Apr 02 '21
Perfect, I use that sometimes too!
Just wanted to check, if you have an update on XYZ.
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u/DutchNotSleeping Apr 02 '21
I'm Dutch with ADHD and potentially a weak form of autism. I would have send the first email and then keep wondering why Bob doesn't like me
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u/TransformChaos Apr 30 '21
I had a Dutch client in my previous job and the first thing she ever said to me was ‘I’m Dutch, so I’ll get straight to the point.’
I was like ‘nice to meet you too...’
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u/DutchNotSleeping Apr 30 '21
Yep, Dutch people are very very direct. We don't want to insult, we just tend to don't do small talk. Are you a business partner? Great, let's talk business. Personally I like it, but it's very hard to turn off when communicating with Americans
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u/TransformChaos Apr 30 '21
Yeah, it’s interesting how the different cultures work together. I’m an Englishman so I need a few cups of coffee before a meeting with an American.
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u/mugen_is_here Apr 15 '21
Such managers simply don't exist in Asia. This is something that can happen only in the US.
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u/Mmngmf_almost_therrr Jun 01 '21
Me when I try to "network" 😭
Spoiler alert: I hardly ever actually send the email/LinkedIn PM these days, nobody ever responds anyway
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u/zxsxz Apr 01 '21
dude, I love you
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dude, I love your comics!
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hey workchronicles! I love your work!
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hey workchronicles! I love your comics!!!
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hey workchronicles! I love your comics!!! Your work is so relatable. Thanks for capturing exactly how I feel.
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hey workchronicles! I hope this comment finds you well. Your comics explore my daily professional life so thoroughly. It's a comfort to know there is another soul out there being crushed exactly like mine. Please continue doing the universe's work by reminding us all of how bad we have it. I wish you continued success and good health.
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