Receiving a message that asks “Any Update On This Matter” can trigger a few immediate thoughts. You might wonder if the person is frustrated, if you are expected to respond immediately, or if they just want reassurance that progress is being made. How you respond can affect your professional image, your relationships with colleagues or … Read more
Let’s be honest—how many times have you replied to an email with just one word: “Noted”? Probably more times than you can count. And while it’s quick and technically correct, it can come off as too blunt or even dismissive in some contexts. In the world of professional communication, especially through email, tone is everything. … Read more
You open your inbox. A new message flashes at the top: “Hi [Your Name],Hope you are doing well.” It’s one of the most common greetings in the digital age. It pops up in emails from coworkers, messages from recruiters, texts from acquaintances, and DMs on LinkedIn. You read it. You smile politely. Then… you pause.What’s … Read more