Funny Passive-Aggressive Email Sign-Offs (And What They Really Mean)
Gut Busters ApparelEmail sign-offs look harmless, but everyone knows there's a secret language underneath. "Thanks in advance" is not gratitude. It's a threat. Here's what those sign-offs really mean.
The Passive-Aggressive Sign-Off Translation Guide
- "Per my last email" → Read your emails, Karen.
- "Thanks in advance" → You will be doing this. I'm not asking.
- "Best regards" → I have no regards for you.
- "Kind regards" → I'm being kind. For now.
- "Just following up" → It's been two days and I'm about to lose it.
- "As previously stated" → I already told you this, in writing.
- "Hope this helps!" → I can't believe I had to explain this.
- "Let me know if you have any questions" → Please don't have any questions.
- "Friendly reminder" → This is not friendly.
- "Cheers" → I'm drinking as soon as I hit send.
- "Looping in my manager" → You've left me no choice.
- "Sent from my iPhone" → I'm not even at my desk and I still had to deal with this.
- "Thanks!" (with the exclamation point) → Hiding my rage with punctuation.
- "Regards" (no adjective) → We're at war.
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