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I recently accepted an offer to work at another location. There is a person in contact with me and they sent me a first week preparation email. I replied that I got the email and would read it over and comply and prepare with anything. They then replied thanking me that I replied and if I had any further questions or concerns to contact them. I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



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I recently accepted an offer to work at another location. There is a person in contact with me and they sent me a first week preparation email. I replied that I got the email and would read it over and comply and prepare with anything. They then replied thanking me that I replied and if I had any further questions or concerns to contact them. I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



Now I'm not sure if that is considered professional? Would that be considered rude or sarcastic in any way or if I am just overreacting?










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    Informal, not rude. You're overreacting.

    – keshlam
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    – Laconic Droid
    Jul 28 '17 at 17:55











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I recently accepted an offer to work at another location. There is a person in contact with me and they sent me a first week preparation email. I replied that I got the email and would read it over and comply and prepare with anything. They then replied thanking me that I replied and if I had any further questions or concerns to contact them. I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



Now I'm not sure if that is considered professional? Would that be considered rude or sarcastic in any way or if I am just overreacting?










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I recently accepted an offer to work at another location. There is a person in contact with me and they sent me a first week preparation email. I replied that I got the email and would read it over and comply and prepare with anything. They then replied thanking me that I replied and if I had any further questions or concerns to contact them. I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



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    Informal, not rude. You're overreacting.

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    I often use the the exact same phrase in emails to my bosses. None of them have ever considered it rude or sarcastic - and they are aware of my sarcastic tendencies.

    – Laconic Droid
    Jul 28 '17 at 17:55











  • In Ireland we say "Yeah sound"

    – DCON
    Jul 29 '17 at 21:50












  • 12





    Informal, not rude. You're overreacting.

    – keshlam
    Dec 3 '14 at 20:00






  • 2





    I often use the the exact same phrase in emails to my bosses. None of them have ever considered it rude or sarcastic - and they are aware of my sarcastic tendencies.

    – Laconic Droid
    Jul 28 '17 at 17:55











  • In Ireland we say "Yeah sound"

    – DCON
    Jul 29 '17 at 21:50







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Informal, not rude. You're overreacting.

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Informal, not rude. You're overreacting.

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I often use the the exact same phrase in emails to my bosses. None of them have ever considered it rude or sarcastic - and they are aware of my sarcastic tendencies.

– Laconic Droid
Jul 28 '17 at 17:55





I often use the the exact same phrase in emails to my bosses. None of them have ever considered it rude or sarcastic - and they are aware of my sarcastic tendencies.

– Laconic Droid
Jul 28 '17 at 17:55













In Ireland we say "Yeah sound"

– DCON
Jul 29 '17 at 21:50





In Ireland we say "Yeah sound"

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I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



Now I'm not sure if that is considered professional? Would that be
considered rude or sarcastic in any way or if I am just overreacting?




At least in the US, and in most companies, that is perfectly acceptable casual conversation and perfectly professional. It sounds neither rude nor sarcastic to my ears.



I think you are over-thinking this one. I wouldn't be worried.






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    It would be fine in UK and Ireland also.

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    Jul 30 '17 at 16:19











  • And on Brazil, when using our "Vou sim/Pode deixar" forms.

    – T. Sar
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  • What about "Acknowledged, thanks." Would that be less polite? Worked with a U.S. company where they'd say "Roger that", which seemed quirky but not bad.

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It's clear, succinct and concise. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that phrase.



Take a moment, and consider the fact that whoever is receiving the message, is just a person. Just because they're a recruiter doesn't mean they no longer understand normal human language. They've probably responded with the exact same phrase themselves on numerous occasions.



Imagine yourself in their spot, receiving that message. Would you think "hey, that's not formal enough. He's out."?






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    It's considered rude or sarcastic only if you take being informal as being unprofessional. Unfortunately, I have no doubt that there are some workplaces that are uptight enough to make exactly that equivalency. You are the one who is best positioned to determine how uptight your workplace is and thus, you are the one best positioned to answer your question.






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      As an email answer that is fine. If you say this out loud though, it could be considered rude depending on the tone of voice and body language you use. If you sound neutral or upbeat and eager, it is fine. If you sound annoyed it isn't. If you roll your eyes while saying it, it wil be interpreted as rude.






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          I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



          Now I'm not sure if that is considered professional? Would that be
          considered rude or sarcastic in any way or if I am just overreacting?




          At least in the US, and in most companies, that is perfectly acceptable casual conversation and perfectly professional. It sounds neither rude nor sarcastic to my ears.



          I think you are over-thinking this one. I wouldn't be worried.






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            – T. Sar
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          • What about "Acknowledged, thanks." Would that be less polite? Worked with a U.S. company where they'd say "Roger that", which seemed quirky but not bad.

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          I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



          Now I'm not sure if that is considered professional? Would that be
          considered rude or sarcastic in any way or if I am just overreacting?




          At least in the US, and in most companies, that is perfectly acceptable casual conversation and perfectly professional. It sounds neither rude nor sarcastic to my ears.



          I think you are over-thinking this one. I wouldn't be worried.






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            It would be fine in UK and Ireland also.

            – mhwombat
            Jul 30 '17 at 16:19











          • And on Brazil, when using our "Vou sim/Pode deixar" forms.

            – T. Sar
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          • What about "Acknowledged, thanks." Would that be less polite? Worked with a U.S. company where they'd say "Roger that", which seemed quirky but not bad.

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          I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



          Now I'm not sure if that is considered professional? Would that be
          considered rude or sarcastic in any way or if I am just overreacting?




          At least in the US, and in most companies, that is perfectly acceptable casual conversation and perfectly professional. It sounds neither rude nor sarcastic to my ears.



          I think you are over-thinking this one. I wouldn't be worried.






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          I then replied, "Will do. Thanks."



          Now I'm not sure if that is considered professional? Would that be
          considered rude or sarcastic in any way or if I am just overreacting?




          At least in the US, and in most companies, that is perfectly acceptable casual conversation and perfectly professional. It sounds neither rude nor sarcastic to my ears.



          I think you are over-thinking this one. I wouldn't be worried.







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            It would be fine in UK and Ireland also.

            – mhwombat
            Jul 30 '17 at 16:19











          • And on Brazil, when using our "Vou sim/Pode deixar" forms.

            – T. Sar
            Jul 31 '17 at 20:45











          • What about "Acknowledged, thanks." Would that be less polite? Worked with a U.S. company where they'd say "Roger that", which seemed quirky but not bad.

            – Qasim
            Nov 15 '17 at 13:47












          • 2





            It would be fine in UK and Ireland also.

            – mhwombat
            Jul 30 '17 at 16:19











          • And on Brazil, when using our "Vou sim/Pode deixar" forms.

            – T. Sar
            Jul 31 '17 at 20:45











          • What about "Acknowledged, thanks." Would that be less polite? Worked with a U.S. company where they'd say "Roger that", which seemed quirky but not bad.

            – Qasim
            Nov 15 '17 at 13:47







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          It would be fine in UK and Ireland also.

          – mhwombat
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          It would be fine in UK and Ireland also.

          – mhwombat
          Jul 30 '17 at 16:19













          And on Brazil, when using our "Vou sim/Pode deixar" forms.

          – T. Sar
          Jul 31 '17 at 20:45





          And on Brazil, when using our "Vou sim/Pode deixar" forms.

          – T. Sar
          Jul 31 '17 at 20:45













          What about "Acknowledged, thanks." Would that be less polite? Worked with a U.S. company where they'd say "Roger that", which seemed quirky but not bad.

          – Qasim
          Nov 15 '17 at 13:47





          What about "Acknowledged, thanks." Would that be less polite? Worked with a U.S. company where they'd say "Roger that", which seemed quirky but not bad.

          – Qasim
          Nov 15 '17 at 13:47













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          It's clear, succinct and concise. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that phrase.



          Take a moment, and consider the fact that whoever is receiving the message, is just a person. Just because they're a recruiter doesn't mean they no longer understand normal human language. They've probably responded with the exact same phrase themselves on numerous occasions.



          Imagine yourself in their spot, receiving that message. Would you think "hey, that's not formal enough. He's out."?






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            It's clear, succinct and concise. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that phrase.



            Take a moment, and consider the fact that whoever is receiving the message, is just a person. Just because they're a recruiter doesn't mean they no longer understand normal human language. They've probably responded with the exact same phrase themselves on numerous occasions.



            Imagine yourself in their spot, receiving that message. Would you think "hey, that's not formal enough. He's out."?






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              It's clear, succinct and concise. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that phrase.



              Take a moment, and consider the fact that whoever is receiving the message, is just a person. Just because they're a recruiter doesn't mean they no longer understand normal human language. They've probably responded with the exact same phrase themselves on numerous occasions.



              Imagine yourself in their spot, receiving that message. Would you think "hey, that's not formal enough. He's out."?






              share|improve this answer















              It's clear, succinct and concise. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that phrase.



              Take a moment, and consider the fact that whoever is receiving the message, is just a person. Just because they're a recruiter doesn't mean they no longer understand normal human language. They've probably responded with the exact same phrase themselves on numerous occasions.



              Imagine yourself in their spot, receiving that message. Would you think "hey, that's not formal enough. He's out."?







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                  It's considered rude or sarcastic only if you take being informal as being unprofessional. Unfortunately, I have no doubt that there are some workplaces that are uptight enough to make exactly that equivalency. You are the one who is best positioned to determine how uptight your workplace is and thus, you are the one best positioned to answer your question.






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                    It's considered rude or sarcastic only if you take being informal as being unprofessional. Unfortunately, I have no doubt that there are some workplaces that are uptight enough to make exactly that equivalency. You are the one who is best positioned to determine how uptight your workplace is and thus, you are the one best positioned to answer your question.






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                      It's considered rude or sarcastic only if you take being informal as being unprofessional. Unfortunately, I have no doubt that there are some workplaces that are uptight enough to make exactly that equivalency. You are the one who is best positioned to determine how uptight your workplace is and thus, you are the one best positioned to answer your question.






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                      It's considered rude or sarcastic only if you take being informal as being unprofessional. Unfortunately, I have no doubt that there are some workplaces that are uptight enough to make exactly that equivalency. You are the one who is best positioned to determine how uptight your workplace is and thus, you are the one best positioned to answer your question.







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                          As an email answer that is fine. If you say this out loud though, it could be considered rude depending on the tone of voice and body language you use. If you sound neutral or upbeat and eager, it is fine. If you sound annoyed it isn't. If you roll your eyes while saying it, it wil be interpreted as rude.






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                            As an email answer that is fine. If you say this out loud though, it could be considered rude depending on the tone of voice and body language you use. If you sound neutral or upbeat and eager, it is fine. If you sound annoyed it isn't. If you roll your eyes while saying it, it wil be interpreted as rude.






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                              As an email answer that is fine. If you say this out loud though, it could be considered rude depending on the tone of voice and body language you use. If you sound neutral or upbeat and eager, it is fine. If you sound annoyed it isn't. If you roll your eyes while saying it, it wil be interpreted as rude.






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                              As an email answer that is fine. If you say this out loud though, it could be considered rude depending on the tone of voice and body language you use. If you sound neutral or upbeat and eager, it is fine. If you sound annoyed it isn't. If you roll your eyes while saying it, it wil be interpreted as rude.







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