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How to deal with an incendiary email that was recalled
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I recently received a critical email from someone who works at a company I deal with. It made a number of broad and inaccurate criticisms of some work I'd done. Copying in several managers for good measure
After of read it I got a mail recall notice, saying that the sender was recalling the mail and to disregard it. I guess it was meant delete automatically but didn't as I'm on a different mail system.
A day later they have sent nothing else.
But how should I respond, I feel these criticisms are still hanging but have no idea who read the email and don't know how to respond appropriately.
Should I just ignore it?
professionalism communication colleagues email
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I recently received a critical email from someone who works at a company I deal with. It made a number of broad and inaccurate criticisms of some work I'd done. Copying in several managers for good measure
After of read it I got a mail recall notice, saying that the sender was recalling the mail and to disregard it. I guess it was meant delete automatically but didn't as I'm on a different mail system.
A day later they have sent nothing else.
But how should I respond, I feel these criticisms are still hanging but have no idea who read the email and don't know how to respond appropriately.
Should I just ignore it?
professionalism communication colleagues email
edited 1 hour ago
DarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
asked 1 hour ago
Jeremy FrenchJeremy French
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So, you still have that email in your bin? Did the sender reached out to you in any other way after this incident? What is your relationship with the sender
– DarkCygnus
1 hour ago
It didn't delete for me so I still have it they have not reached out since. The sender is part of a distant internal team.
– Jeremy French
32 mins ago
add a comment |
I recently received a critical email from someone who works at a company I deal with. It made a number of broad and inaccurate criticisms of some work I'd done. Copying in several managers for good measure
After of read it I got a mail recall notice, saying that the sender was recalling the mail and to disregard it. I guess it was meant delete automatically but didn't as I'm on a different mail system.
A day later they have sent nothing else.
But how should I respond, I feel these criticisms are still hanging but have no idea who read the email and don't know how to respond appropriately.
Should I just ignore it?
professionalism communication colleagues email
edited 1 hour ago
DarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
asked 1 hour ago
Jeremy FrenchJeremy French
2,8281119
I recently received a critical email from someone who works at a company I deal with. It made a number of broad and inaccurate criticisms of some work I'd done. Copying in several managers for good measure
After of read it I got a mail recall notice, saying that the sender was recalling the mail and to disregard it. I guess it was meant delete automatically but didn't as I'm on a different mail system.
A day later they have sent nothing else.
But how should I respond, I feel these criticisms are still hanging but have no idea who read the email and don't know how to respond appropriately.
Should I just ignore it?
professionalism communication colleagues email
professionalism communication colleagues email
edited 1 hour ago
DarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
asked 1 hour ago
Jeremy FrenchJeremy French
2,8281119
edited 1 hour ago
DarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
asked 1 hour ago
Jeremy FrenchJeremy French
2,8281119
edited 1 hour ago
DarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
edited 1 hour ago
DarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
edited 1 hour ago
DarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
37.3k1776159
asked 1 hour ago
Jeremy FrenchJeremy French
2,8281119
asked 1 hour ago
Jeremy FrenchJeremy French
2,8281119
asked 1 hour ago
Jeremy FrenchJeremy French
2,8281119
2,8281119
So, you still have that email in your bin? Did the sender reached out to you in any other way after this incident? What is your relationship with the sender
– DarkCygnus
1 hour ago
It didn't delete for me so I still have it they have not reached out since. The sender is part of a distant internal team.
– Jeremy French
32 mins ago
add a comment |
So, you still have that email in your bin? Did the sender reached out to you in any other way after this incident? What is your relationship with the sender
– DarkCygnus
1 hour ago
It didn't delete for me so I still have it they have not reached out since. The sender is part of a distant internal team.
– Jeremy French
32 mins ago
So, you still have that email in your bin? Did the sender reached out to you in any other way after this incident? What is your relationship with the sender
– DarkCygnus
1 hour ago
So, you still have that email in your bin? Did the sender reached out to you in any other way after this incident? What is your relationship with the sender
– DarkCygnus
1 hour ago
It didn't delete for me so I still have it they have not reached out since. The sender is part of a distant internal team.
– Jeremy French
32 mins ago
It didn't delete for me so I still have it they have not reached out since. The sender is part of a distant internal team.
– Jeremy French
32 mins ago
add a comment |
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Should I just ignore it?
Chances are that this person realized that their criticism was broad and inaccurate after sending the email (and perhaps checking your work again), and retracted the email when they found out.
I suggest you don't reply back and let it be here, but still keep in mind what happened in case you notice any further suspicious or inaccurate activity from this person.
To make things crystal clear, you could also approach this person privately (perhaps go to their desk, or IM them directly) and tell them you noticed the email and it's retraction, and would like to know the reason and if there is still something you can do to address the things stated on the email (chances are they made a mistake, apologize, and put an end to this).
answered 1 hour ago
DarkCygnusDarkCygnus
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Do not respond to the email via a reply. They retracted it so they realized it was the wrong thing to do.
But, do not ignore the email either. For right or wrong, they feel/felt that you didn't perform adequately. Put aside yourself for a moment and really consider if they have ANY valid points at all. If they do, these are things you need to improve upon. If not, then chalk it up to an overly emotional/critical response (which is why they recalled it).
answered 1 hour ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
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Prepare a response, but do not send. Yet.
You have the luxury of knowing what was going to be sent and to who; as well it seems they believe you haven't seen it.
If there are any valid criticisms (however poorly phrased), focus on how you can improve on these areas so when/if the e-mail is sent properly you will have addressed that concern and demonstrated your ability in your office.
I do not recommend responding to the e-mail. It was not meant to be sent and not meant to be responded to. Consider it a little window into how someone might think about your performance and how you should regard that person from now on.
answered 1 hour ago
MikeyMikey
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Should I just ignore it?
Chances are that this person realized that their criticism was broad and inaccurate after sending the email (and perhaps checking your work again), and retracted the email when they found out.
I suggest you don't reply back and let it be here, but still keep in mind what happened in case you notice any further suspicious or inaccurate activity from this person.
To make things crystal clear, you could also approach this person privately (perhaps go to their desk, or IM them directly) and tell them you noticed the email and it's retraction, and would like to know the reason and if there is still something you can do to address the things stated on the email (chances are they made a mistake, apologize, and put an end to this).
answered 1 hour ago
DarkCygnusDarkCygnus
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Should I just ignore it?
Chances are that this person realized that their criticism was broad and inaccurate after sending the email (and perhaps checking your work again), and retracted the email when they found out.
I suggest you don't reply back and let it be here, but still keep in mind what happened in case you notice any further suspicious or inaccurate activity from this person.
To make things crystal clear, you could also approach this person privately (perhaps go to their desk, or IM them directly) and tell them you noticed the email and it's retraction, and would like to know the reason and if there is still something you can do to address the things stated on the email (chances are they made a mistake, apologize, and put an end to this).
answered 1 hour ago
DarkCygnusDarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
add a comment |
Should I just ignore it?
Chances are that this person realized that their criticism was broad and inaccurate after sending the email (and perhaps checking your work again), and retracted the email when they found out.
I suggest you don't reply back and let it be here, but still keep in mind what happened in case you notice any further suspicious or inaccurate activity from this person.
To make things crystal clear, you could also approach this person privately (perhaps go to their desk, or IM them directly) and tell them you noticed the email and it's retraction, and would like to know the reason and if there is still something you can do to address the things stated on the email (chances are they made a mistake, apologize, and put an end to this).
answered 1 hour ago
DarkCygnusDarkCygnus
37.3k1776159
Should I just ignore it?
Chances are that this person realized that their criticism was broad and inaccurate after sending the email (and perhaps checking your work again), and retracted the email when they found out.
I suggest you don't reply back and let it be here, but still keep in mind what happened in case you notice any further suspicious or inaccurate activity from this person.
To make things crystal clear, you could also approach this person privately (perhaps go to their desk, or IM them directly) and tell them you noticed the email and it's retraction, and would like to know the reason and if there is still something you can do to address the things stated on the email (chances are they made a mistake, apologize, and put an end to this).
answered 1 hour ago
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37.3k1776159
answered 1 hour ago
DarkCygnusDarkCygnus
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Do not respond to the email via a reply. They retracted it so they realized it was the wrong thing to do.
But, do not ignore the email either. For right or wrong, they feel/felt that you didn't perform adequately. Put aside yourself for a moment and really consider if they have ANY valid points at all. If they do, these are things you need to improve upon. If not, then chalk it up to an overly emotional/critical response (which is why they recalled it).
answered 1 hour ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
3,22311323
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Do not respond to the email via a reply. They retracted it so they realized it was the wrong thing to do.
But, do not ignore the email either. For right or wrong, they feel/felt that you didn't perform adequately. Put aside yourself for a moment and really consider if they have ANY valid points at all. If they do, these are things you need to improve upon. If not, then chalk it up to an overly emotional/critical response (which is why they recalled it).
answered 1 hour ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
3,22311323
add a comment |
Do not respond to the email via a reply. They retracted it so they realized it was the wrong thing to do.
But, do not ignore the email either. For right or wrong, they feel/felt that you didn't perform adequately. Put aside yourself for a moment and really consider if they have ANY valid points at all. If they do, these are things you need to improve upon. If not, then chalk it up to an overly emotional/critical response (which is why they recalled it).
answered 1 hour ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
3,22311323
Do not respond to the email via a reply. They retracted it so they realized it was the wrong thing to do.
But, do not ignore the email either. For right or wrong, they feel/felt that you didn't perform adequately. Put aside yourself for a moment and really consider if they have ANY valid points at all. If they do, these are things you need to improve upon. If not, then chalk it up to an overly emotional/critical response (which is why they recalled it).
answered 1 hour ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
3,22311323
answered 1 hour ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
3,22311323
answered 1 hour ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
3,22311323
answered 1 hour ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
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3,22311323
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Prepare a response, but do not send. Yet.
You have the luxury of knowing what was going to be sent and to who; as well it seems they believe you haven't seen it.
If there are any valid criticisms (however poorly phrased), focus on how you can improve on these areas so when/if the e-mail is sent properly you will have addressed that concern and demonstrated your ability in your office.
I do not recommend responding to the e-mail. It was not meant to be sent and not meant to be responded to. Consider it a little window into how someone might think about your performance and how you should regard that person from now on.
answered 1 hour ago
MikeyMikey
656410
add a comment |
Prepare a response, but do not send. Yet.
You have the luxury of knowing what was going to be sent and to who; as well it seems they believe you haven't seen it.
If there are any valid criticisms (however poorly phrased), focus on how you can improve on these areas so when/if the e-mail is sent properly you will have addressed that concern and demonstrated your ability in your office.
I do not recommend responding to the e-mail. It was not meant to be sent and not meant to be responded to. Consider it a little window into how someone might think about your performance and how you should regard that person from now on.
answered 1 hour ago
MikeyMikey
656410
add a comment |
Prepare a response, but do not send. Yet.
You have the luxury of knowing what was going to be sent and to who; as well it seems they believe you haven't seen it.
If there are any valid criticisms (however poorly phrased), focus on how you can improve on these areas so when/if the e-mail is sent properly you will have addressed that concern and demonstrated your ability in your office.
I do not recommend responding to the e-mail. It was not meant to be sent and not meant to be responded to. Consider it a little window into how someone might think about your performance and how you should regard that person from now on.
answered 1 hour ago
MikeyMikey
656410
Prepare a response, but do not send. Yet.
You have the luxury of knowing what was going to be sent and to who; as well it seems they believe you haven't seen it.
If there are any valid criticisms (however poorly phrased), focus on how you can improve on these areas so when/if the e-mail is sent properly you will have addressed that concern and demonstrated your ability in your office.
I do not recommend responding to the e-mail. It was not meant to be sent and not meant to be responded to. Consider it a little window into how someone might think about your performance and how you should regard that person from now on.
answered 1 hour ago
MikeyMikey
656410
answered 1 hour ago
MikeyMikey
656410
answered 1 hour ago
MikeyMikey
656410
answered 1 hour ago
MikeyMikey
656410
656410
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So, you still have that email in your bin? Did the sender reached out to you in any other way after this incident? What is your relationship with the sender
– DarkCygnus
1 hour ago
It didn't delete for me so I still have it they have not reached out since. The sender is part of a distant internal team.
– Jeremy French
32 mins ago