Phrases used in Office:
Commonly Used Phrases at the Office and what they really mean!
1. For your information, please. (FYI)
Meaning: I don't know what to do with this, so please keep it.
2. Noted and returned.
Meaning: I don't know what to do with this, so please keep it for a little while.
3. Review and comment.
Meaning: Do the necessary work so that I can forward it.
4. Action please.
Meaning: Get involved for me. Don't worry, I'll take the credit.
5. For your necessary action.
Meaning: It's your responsibility now.
6. Copy to.
Meaning: Here's a portion of my workload.
7. For your approval, please.
Meaning: Take responsibility for this, please.
8. Action is being taken.
Meaning: Your message is missing, and I am trying to find it.
9. Your letter is receiving our attention.
Meaning: I am trying to understand your request.
10. Please discuss.
Meaning: I am unsure about this, so please explain.
11. For your immediate action.
Meaning: Do it now or face consequences.
12. Please reply soon.
Meaning: Please respond promptly. It reflects on my efficiency.
13. We are investigating/ processing your request with the relevant authorities.
Meaning: The delay is due to external factors, not us.
14. Regards.
Meaning: Thank you for reading through everything.
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From India, Gurgaon
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5Commonly Used Phrases at the Office and what they really mean!
1. For your information, please. (FYI)
Meaning: I don't know what to do with this, so please keep it.
2. Noted and returned.
Meaning: I don't know what to do with this, so please keep it for a little while.
3. Review and comment.
Meaning: Do the necessary work so that I can forward it.
4. Action please.
Meaning: Get involved for me. Don't worry, I'll take the credit.
5. For your necessary action.
Meaning: It's your responsibility now.
6. Copy to.
Meaning: Here's a portion of my workload.
7. For your approval, please.
Meaning: Take responsibility for this, please.
8. Action is being taken.
Meaning: Your message is missing, and I am trying to find it.
9. Your letter is receiving our attention.
Meaning: I am trying to understand your request.
10. Please discuss.
Meaning: I am unsure about this, so please explain.
11. For your immediate action.
Meaning: Do it now or face consequences.
12. Please reply soon.
Meaning: Please respond promptly. It reflects on my efficiency.
13. We are investigating/ processing your request with the relevant authorities.
Meaning: The delay is due to external factors, not us.
14. Regards.
Meaning: Thank you for reading through everything.
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From India, Gurgaon
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