From: Coworker
What to text back when a coworker says « Happy to discuss further if that's unclear. »
Already decoded. Here's what they actually meant, the specific words doing the damage, and three replies ranked by what we'd send.
Happy to discuss further if that's unclear.
What they actually meant
They're being subtly condescending and implying you didn't get it, rather than admitting they explained it poorly or that you just disagree. They want you to back down and accept their point so they don't have to keep arguing.
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Replies you can send
Keep it calm
Makes sense, appreciate it.
Hold your ground
I understood what you meant, I just see it differently.
Change the game
We'd send this oneAll clear on that. What's the timeline for the next step?
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