Is saying "please advise" in an email request polite or obnoxious?
Personally I don’t like seeing it, but I do use it myself sometimes in cases where I’m a little frustrated, for example about:Someone made a request to me (or to nobody in particular) that’s unclear or lacks sufficient information that the person really should have provided.I received a comment that’s not even a request but more just stating a fact of some kind. I’m now wondering if action should be taken and if so, what action. I’m frustrated here with the lack of clarity, so my reply may end with a ‘Please advise.’A lot of discussion without any clear next steps or task assignment.Another advantage of using it is that it establishes very clearly to a casual reader on Cc that an issue is not with me, it is with the other person and I’m waiting for his/her input.For me personally I would never use it out of the blue in a first polite request for information.So yes, I do intend to be a bit more direct (possibly not crossing into rude) when I use it, although I see it enough to know that not everyone uses it that way.
Is there a way to prevent older questions from taking on any more answers?
I'm being annoyed at all the new emails I'm getting saying I have a new answer to my question, only to find out that it's some spam-bot answering 3-4 year old questions with a "This site may help you" answer. Is anyone else getting these? I figure I could eliminate this if I could close my questions after a certain amount of time. This was never an issue until Yahoo decided to allow answers from any question regardless of age.
What do I do if my professor doesn't answer my emails clearly, or not answering at all? I am asking three questions and he or she is replying with barely one answer.
I have had this situation in grad school, myself, and I see it often as an educational advisor— it is very frustrating!! And, honestly, unacceptable. You are paying for this education, and probably quite a lot. You ask the questions because you care about your eduction. The professor is being paid to teach you. Period.Having said that, you need to be wise in how you do confront it. I say this because you don’t need to create a more difficult situation for yourself with this professor, and frankly, some professors and teachers can just be real assholes. (They are people too, after all.) But you can and should address it.This is how I did it when I was the student in your shoes:Always continue to have the conversation, *and document it. Keep the emails or copies of written letters, or write down the dates you trued to speak in person and what the outcome was.Be clear and KIND. For example, I stated that “although I wasn’t trying to be a bother, I was experiencing some real frustration because I did’t feel I was getting a clear answer that I was understanding. Could they please explain further or in another way, because (taking the hit here) I just wasn’t getting it, and I really want to make sure I do.”State that you care about this class, appreciate their time, and really need a more direct or flushed out answer so you can do your best.I had to go round about THREE TIMES, being more direct— although still controlled and kind— each time before they “got it”. My professor was clearly a little irritated with me for pushing, but thems the breaks. He needed to do his job. I think he finally realized I wasn’t going away.If this continues to be a problem, then I would report it to the department chair. There is an oversight in place for a reason. Schools are just like anywhere else, in that personal problems, life, or even just personality can and do get in the way of people doing their job as it is expected.Good luck!
Why do so many people answer questions on Amazon only to say "I don't know the answer"? It's actually very common and mind boggling.
Why do so many people answer questions on Amazon only to say "I don't know the answer"? It's actually very common and mind boggling.In my early days on Quora, I felt an obligation to answer all A2As, but soon the quantity became overwhelming. I now ignore the questions where I have no knowledge of the subject area and some where I don’t have the slightest understanding of the meaning of the question. In these cases, the A2As don’t match any of my credentials. In those early days, I answered to the effect of “I don’t know”, sometimes with a bit of an explanation. I quite happily pass on 90% now.Why someone would answer “I don’t know the answer” on Amazon is a mystery.Do you see? I’ve just done it.I don’t know the answer to your question!
Is there any way i can get Yahoo Answers to stop sending me so many emails about my questions?
Their probably gonna keep sending them - so just keep deleting them - better yet, check them off as spam, so they don't go in your inbox any more.
Why are my questions disappearing without any notification at all?
The only question for which I have any notification for the deletion was the one about a user who emailed me telling me that I was blocked for reporting him. What is going on here? Has somebody figured out how to report things so that the reportee doesn't get notified?
Does this email mean that someone tried to login my account or that they did login to my account?
I read an email i got from instagram febuary 9, saying and i quote "We noticed a login from a device you don't usually use." It then shows me that it was from a device by an apple iphone on mobile safari in Boston, MA on febuary 9 at 11:38 AM. This is NOT ME. I know nobody in Boston, ive never been there either. Im confused if this meant they actually got into my account which is so creepy. Is there even anything more i can do to find out who did this or protect my instagram account?
What are some good phrases for a business email? How do you phrase "hope everything is going well" in a business email?
Please check these very useful PhraseWhen you’re initiating email contact with someone newVery formal“Might I take a moment of your time…” (to begin the email)“Please may I introduce myself…” (to begin the email)“Many thanks again for your time.” (to end the email)More informal/friendly“I’m just emailing to ask…” (to begin the email)“I’m a friend of Bob’s…” (to begin the email)“Just let me know if you have any questions.” (to end the email)“Drop me an email, or give me a ring, if you want any more information.” (to end the email)When you’ve answered someone’s question(s)Very formal“I trust the above resolves your queries. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.”More informal/friendly“I know that’s a lot to take in, so let me know if anything I’ve said doesn’t make sense.”“Hope the above helps, but email again if you’re still having any difficulties.”When you’re asking the recipient to take some actionVery formal“I would appreciate your help in this matter.”More informal/friendly“Could you look into this?”“Would you mind checking it out for me?”“Thanks in advance.”“Can you get back to me once you’ve had a chance to investigate?”“I’d love to hear your advice on this one.”When you need a response (but not necessarily any action taking)Very formal“I await a response at your earliest convenience.”More informal/friendly“Can you drop me a quick word so I know you’ve received this?”“Look forward to hearing from you.”When you’ve heard nothing back and want to chase up a replyVery formal“In reference to my email of June 20th …”More informal/friendly“Just wondered if you got my email (June 20th)?”“When you get a moment, could you drop me a line about my last email?”check this - http://goo.gl/adFZTC