By MTLE Editorial Team*
It’s Friday at 7:01 PM. You’re finally heading home after a long work week. Then your phone buzzes—just checking in, any updates on this?
Sound familiar?
In today’s digital workplace, email isn’t just a tool — it’s a source of stress, confusion, and emotional overload. Especially for English learners and international professionals, writing or receiving work emails can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this article, we’ll explore how to manage common email frustrations, use polite expressions to talk about them in English, and improve your work-life balance — one message at a time.
💼 Email Overload Is Real
Did you know that the average office worker receives over 120 emails per day? And that many of us check our inboxes over 30 times an hour?
According to research by Adobe and Radicati Group, more than 60% of workers say email is their most stressful communication tool, especially when messages are unclear, passive-aggressive, or poorly timed.
Phrases like:
- As per my last email
- Any updates on this?
- Thanks in advance
can feel passive-aggressive — even if they’re meant politely.
🗣️ Learn to Talk About Email Frustrations — Politely
You don’t have to sound rude to express your feelings in English. Here are some natural expressions to help you manage difficult communication:
- It is irritating to receive emails late at night.
- I get annoyed when people forget to attach files.
- I’m fed up with spam emails marked as urgent.
- It gets on my nerves when colleagues only reply to part of my email.
- I don’t mind replying on Sunday, but only if the message is short.
These are all real and useful sentence structures you can apply at work — especially when you want to stay polite, but set boundaries.
🌍 Migrants and International Professionals Feel It More
If you’ve moved to another country and started working in English, you know that email etiquette can be tricky. You may not know when to use formal language, how to avoid sounding too direct, or how to respond to a difficult tone.
Many learners say that writing emails in English is one of the most stressful and confusing tasks they face. But mastering just a few expressions — and understanding cultural tone — can make you sound professional and confident, even when you’re tired or under pressure.
🧠 Set Email Limits — Protect Your Time
Emails after 6 PM? Messages on Sunday? Too many updates on small issues?
A better approach is to be intentional about how and when you use email:
- Schedule “inbox time” during the day, instead of checking constantly
- Use short, clear sentences and avoid long paragraphs
- Call or message instead of sending emotional or complex emails
- Unsubscribe from non-essential content
- Suggest “email-free Fridays” with your team — a growing trend in companies like Adobe
This isn’t just about communication — it’s about protecting your mental health.
✨ Final Words
Email isn’t just language — it’s culture. When you understand how to talk about email problems in English, you’re not just learning grammar or vocabulary. You’re learning how to communicate like a professional in a real-world environment.
So next time you see as per my last email in your inbox… pause. Take a deep breath. And remember: the way you respond shows your tone, your mindset, and your growth.
You’ve got this!
Here you have also, our podcast episode on the same topic:
✨*Disclaimer: ✨
Este contenido fue creado en estado de F.L.O.W. (la metodologia y framework del Team de More than Learning)
– Fusiona la visión humana con inteligencia artificial como aliada estratégica.
– Cada palabra fue cocreada con intención, liderazgo, estructura creativa y un propósito claro: ayudarte a evolucionar.
- Este articulo fue inspirado en el contenido del curso “Business English B1-B2”.