Seven Other Ways To Say “Per My Last Email”

What Does “Per My Last Email” Mean?

When it comes to passive-aggressive email phrases, per my last email sits on the throne. It wasn’t always this way. It can be argued that there was a time per my last email simply meant “I answered or explained this in the previous email.”

Now, it’s known to carry a negative tone and mean something like “Please reread the previous email in its entirety before you ask questions or make inane remarks.”

Even if you don’t mean to relay such a harsh message, that’s the baggage that accompanies per my last email. For that reason, it’s best to avoid it and use any of the following seven alternatives instead.

Seven Alternatives to “Per My Last Email”

Chances are that if you need to use the phrase per my last email, then the recipient simply didn’t understand the original email. Don’t take that personally. Instead, reword what you were trying to say.

The first three alternatives can be used in place of per my last email, but require some revision to the original message.

1. As discussed…

As per my last email, the papers are to be filled out completely, edited, and then turned in for the final revision.
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As discussed, you should first ensure that all papers are filled out and completed. Once that’s done, send it to Dorian to be edited. Once he sends it back to you, forward it to me for the final revision.  

2. As previously mentioned…

As per my last email, Danica does need to be involved in our weekly meetings.
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As previously mentioned, Danica has several significant projects to focus on. For that reason, she does not need to attend our weekly meetings until further notice.

3. Apologies if you missed the previous email…

As per my last email, the itinerary has been updated.
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Apologies if you missed the previous email, but I want to ensure you have the modified itinerary so that there are no issues when you arrive.

4. Please see below…

If you’re certain the original email answers and explains everything the recipient is inquiring about as clearly as possible, you can use this alternative and highlight the text from the original email. Consider using this option only if you’re short on time or if rewriting the message might lead to more confusion.

As per my last email, the seating arrangements are as follows:
1. The bride’s friends and family will be seated at tables 3-7.
2. The groom’s friends and family will be seated at tables 7-11.
3. The bride and groom will be seated at table 1. The VIPs will be seated at table 2.

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Please see below:
The seating arrangements are as follows:
1. The bride’s friends and family will be seated at tables 3-7.
2. The groom’s friends and family will be seated at tables 7-11.
3. The bride and groom will be seated at table 1. The VIPs will be seated at table 2.

Sometimes per my last email is used to inquire or follow up on a task, request, or question. If you’re using it in that sense, try any of the three alternatives below.

5. I’m circling back on…

As per my last email, I need the report by 5:00 PM.
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I’m circling back on the email below. Johan is expecting the report by the end of the day.

6. I’m following up on…

As per my last email, the seminar was supposed to be rescheduled. Was it moved to a later date?
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I’m following up on the seminar. Was it rescheduled to a later date?

7. I’m checking in on…

As per my last email, the training session was supposes to be completed today at 3:00.
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I’m checking in on the status of the training session that was supposed to be completed today at 3:00.

Write Flawless Emails

The rules around what’s proper and what’s not in formal emails can seem a bit trivial. But, you never want to accidentally use a phrase that makes you look unprofessional or flat-out mean. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep these per my last email alternatives in your back pocket.

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