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Streamlining Professional Communication: Bid Farewell to “Please Advise”

In our professional lives, clear and concise communication plays tug-of-war with speaking like a human. Sadly, some old-school phrases are still in use and need to be retired.

Libby Winkler
3 min readJan 24, 2024
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Streamlining Professional Communication: Bid Farewell to “Please Advise

In the fast-paced world of professional communication, where clarity and conciseness reign supreme, certain outdated phrases persist like relics of a bygone era.

One such phrase that deserves a well-earned retirement is the ubiquitous “Please advise."

The Legacy of “Please Advise”

“Please advise” has lingered in business communications for decades, finding its way into emails, memos, and various forms of written correspondence. While its intention may be to request guidance or instruction, the phrase often comes across as formal, outdated, and even redundant in modern professional discourse.

Clarity Over Conventions

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, clarity and brevity are paramount. “Please advise” can introduce…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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