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What does “Per my last email” mean?

“Per my last email.” Rude, or just efficient?

What it most likely means

They're pointing you back to information they already sent. It can sound sharp, but it's usually just efficient. Find the earlier email, answer the question, move on.

What six different Brads heard

Everyone has a Brad: the anxious little security guard in your head. Six of them read “Per my last email,” and every one of them is sure. None of them have evidence.

  • The Archivist · Division of EvidenceThey are citing their own records. Brad respects this. Brad is also terrified.
  • The Proofreader · Division of Outgoing MessagesWe didn't read their email well enough. Now there's a citation.
  • The Volume Officer · Division of DimmingWe asked a question they already answered. Too many questions. Too much.
  • The Fire Marshal · Division of ExitsThis is how they start building a case to let us go.
  • Customer Service · Division of Keeping Everyone HappySomeone is irritated with us. Brad is replying within four minutes and apologizing in three places.
  • The Forecaster · Division of Worst-Case WeatherPer my last email. Brad has started researching other careers.

Calm replies you can send

Thanks, found it. Here's the update:

Got it, thanks for resending. I'll have it to you today.

we got this

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