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I’m unable to add value to this meeting but I would be happy to review the minutes.
That meeting sounds like a waste of my time
As per my prediction, this outcome does not come as a surprise.
I told you so
Stop micromanaging
I am confident in my ability to complete this project and will be sure to reach out, if or when I require your input.
That sounds like a horrible idea
Are we confident that this is the best solution or are we still exploring alternatives?
You are overcomplicating this
Being mindful of timelines. Let’s concentrate on the initial scope.
As Indicated prior
The information has not changed since the last time it was communicated.
I already told you this
You have not heard from me because further information is not available at this time. Once I have an update, I’ll be sure to loop you in.
Stop bothering me
I’m not doing your job for you
I do not have the capacity to take this on in addition to my own workload but I’m happy to support where it makes sense.
Can you answer all of the questions I asked and not just pick and choose one?
Are you able to provide some clarity around the other questions previously asked?
Did you even read my email?
Reattaching my email to provide further clarity
If there’s a better way to get in contact with you please let me know as I am hoping to have this resolved as soon as possible.
Answer my emails
I am currently tied up with something but I will connect with you once I am free.
I don’t want to talk to you right now!
We do not need to have a meeting about this
- Being respectful of everyone’s time let’s discuss this through email until we have a more defined agenda.
- Being respectful of everyone’s time, can we communicate about this via email moving forward?
Do your job!
It is my understanding that you are the appropriate person to contact in regards to this. But if there’s is someone better equipped for this let me know.
That’s not my job
This falls outside of my responsibilities but I would be happy to connect you with someone who can help.
I’m not the correct person to assist with this but I am happy to connect you with <insert name> who will be able to help
I have included my initial email below which contains all of the details you are looking for.
If you have read the whole email, you’d know the answer to this
Are we confident that this is the best solution or are we still exploring alternatives?
That sounds like a horrible idea
Did you just take credit for my work?
It is great to see my ideas being exposed to a wider audience and I would have appreciated the opportunity to have been included in the delivery.
Stop assigning me so many tasks if you want any of them to get done
As my workload is quite heavy, can you help me understand what I should reprioritize to accommodate this new task?
This is not my problem
I recommend directing this issue to <Name> as they have the proper expertise to best assist you
It is important that we have this completed in order to meet our targeted deadlines which are quickly approaching.
Please hurry and get this done!
There seems to be a disconnect here as this information has already been provided.
I’ve told you this multiple times
Google that yourself
The internet is a great resource for these types of questions and I am available to clarify elements that you are not able to find online.
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about
Can you help me better understand what exactly is it that you require on my end?
Stay in your own lane
Thank you for your input. I’ll keep that in mind as I move forward with decisions that fall within my responsibilities.