Commonly Used Phrases at the Office and... What  they really mean!

1.For your information, please. (FYI)  
   Meaning : I don't know what to do with this, so  please keep it.

2.Noted and returned.
    Meaning : I don't know what to do with this, so  please keep it little  while.

3.Review and comment.
    Meaning : Do the dirty work so that I can forward  it.

4. Action please.
     Meaning : Get yourself involved for me. Don't  worry, I'll claim the credit.

5.For your necessary action.
    Meaning : It's your headache now.

6.Copy to.
    Meaning : Here's a share of my headache.

7.For your approval, please.
   Meaning : Put your neck on the chopping board for  me please.

8.Action is being taken.
    Meaning : Your correspondence is lost and I am  trying to locate it.

9.Your letter is receiving our attention.
    Meaning : I am trying to figure out what you want.

10.Please discuss.
      Meaning : I don't know what the "****" this is, so  please brief me.

11.For your immediate action.
     Meaning : Do it NOW! Or I will get into serious  trouble.

12.Please reply soon.
     Meaning : Please be efficient. It makes me look  inefficient.

13.We are investigating/processing your request  with the relevant authorities. Meaning : They are causing the delay,  not us.

14.Regards.
     Meaning : Thanks and bless you for reading all the  bulls h it.