20 Email Expressions to Ask for Clarification
We’ve all been there—dealing with misunderstandings or conflicts over email can be tricky, especially when English isn’t your first language. But don’t worry, clear and respectful communication is the secret to smoothing things over.
To make it easier, I’ve put together 20 powerful email expressions designed just for non-native professionals. These will help you clear up confusion and handle misunderstandings like a pro—quickly and professionally!
If I understood you correctly, are you suggesting that we…?
Referring to our previous discussion…
Could you clarify your statement on…?
Apologies for any confusion. My intent was to convey that…
In line with the details mentioned in my previous email…
Kindly confirm my understanding. Did you mean that…?
Your guidance on how to prevent this in the future would be appreciated.
Could you provide additional insights on…?
I just want to confirm, are you implying that…?
As you are likely aware from our last meeting…
If further clarification or assistance is needed, please feel free to reach out.
Could you elaborate on what you mean by…?
I have re-attached the document for your reference.
I was under the impression that our agreed approach was…
It seems there may have been a miscommunication regarding…
In future instances, my preference would be…
I would like to clarify…
I'm not sure if this message was intended for me. Were you asking me to…?
Could you specify the exact details of…?
Apologies for any misunderstanding. Just to confirm, your request is for…, right?
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