Comments on: 10 e-mail phrases managers should never use

By: Bruce Bonacci

Bruce Bonacci — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:00:05 +0000

I agree that number 8 should not be on the list. The whole point of the article is getting in trouble by putting things in writing. Even number 4 implies that something has already been said in the e-mail. Number 8 implies that something (never to be written) is going to be discussed, and it is not in the e-mail. Without the written part, this statement in an e-mail is just as harmless as anything else in the category of hearsay.

By: DMS

DMS — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:33:56 +0000

Plain and simple. Never write an an email that you wouldn’t want anyone to see.

By: Mr. B

Mr. B — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:04:36 +0000

I agree with most of the phrases with the exception of #4 and #8. These could be referencing a surprise retirement party or something of a personal but work related matter. It’s good reference material but let’s not get too carried away.

By: JBird

JBird — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:42:58 +0000

Any manager uttering any of these 10 phrases, either verbally or in any written form, should be walked out the front door – never to return. A good manager would know not to even think these words. A no brainer!

By: julie power

julie power — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:28:17 +0000

Great advice. Does the software actually search for these key phrases?