Is At Your Earliest Convenience Rude?

The phrase “at my earliest convenience” isn’t inherently impolite. It is, however,

somewhat ambiguous

, and may be used politely, indifferently, or rudely.

Is it polite to say at your earliest convenience?

Although there’s nothing wrong with this phrase, it might actually

be too polite

, or at least too open-ended. Although you could use softer, less jaron-laden language like “whenever you have time” or “as soon as you’re able”, once again, we prefer specificity.

Is at your convenience polite?

No, saying “at your convenience” is generally understood to be a

polite way of saying that you recognize that the other person is very busy

, and so asking them to choose a time for a meeting instead of you selecting a time.

Can you please get back to me at your earliest convenience?

Please

leave a message

and I will call you back at my earliest convenience.” … “Your convenience” conveys the thought that that the originator of the message wants to hear from the other person as soon as that person is able to spare the time.

What does at your earliest possible convenience mean?

as soon as someone is able to do something

.

Please call me back

at your earliest convenience.

How do you say as soon as possible in a polite way?

1. “… by [date and time] because [reason]” …
2. “When you have a chance [in the next day, before tomorrow, this week]” …
3. “I apologize for the urgency, but could you please [do X, send me Y, complete Z] at your soonest possible convenience?” …
4. “EOD”

How do you politely say urgent?

1. “… by [date and time] because [reason]” …
2. “When you have a chance [in the next day, before tomorrow, this week]” …
3. “I apologize for the urgency, but could you please [do X, send me Y, complete Z] at your soonest possible convenience?” …
4. “EOD”

Do this at the earliest?

—used to

indicate the earliest possible time when something will happen or be done The job will not be finished

until next year at the (very) earliest.

How do you politely ask for a response?

1. An early reply would be appreciated.
2. I look forward to your reply.
3. I look forward to hearing from you.
4. I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.
5. Your earliest attention would be appreciated.

Is there a comma after at your earliest convenience?

Commas are often used to mean “

a brief pause

.” So if you think it’s appropriate to pause there while you’re talking in real life, then do it. So it’s not wrong but I personally wouldn’t use commas there unless I want to emphasize “at your earliest convenience.”

How do you politely ask for something ASAP?

1. As soon as possible, or _____. Use this to say that something’s urgent, but can wait until a specific deadline if necessary.
2. Promptly. This one can serve as a nudge by suggesting the recipient has been less than prompt.
3. At your earliest convenience.
4. Whenever you’re able.

Is your earliest convenience formal?

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

How do you use at your earliest convenience in a sentence?

Please remit the relevant amount to the office at your earliest convenience

. I would be grateful for your attention in this matter at your earliest convenience. Please send your contributions at your earliest convenience, but no later than 10 March.

What is another way to say as soon as possible?

How do you ask for something nicely?

Use

“WOULD YOU DO ME A FAVOR

.” This is often used and you must use it when you are asking for a special request or favor. Other phrases for asking something to someone nicely are “DO YOU MIND,” WOULD YOU MIND, COULD I, WOULD IT BE OK IF, WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE, WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO, etc.

Is it rude to say ASAP?

Unlike what you feel,

as soon as possible is not considered rude

. The abbreviated asap is very common in business emails and is accompanied with a ‘Please’ to convey the sense of polite urgency.