Is Please clarify a question?

2 Answers. Yes, it is a command. Being a supervisor, I also receive emails from my subordinates. I will not be offended by the “please clarify” phrase, if I delivered something to them that is really confusing.

Can you please clarify what does it mean?

To “clarify” something that you said means to make it clear. When you’ve said something that might be confusing or was misunderstood, you “clarify” your statement by saying it again in a new way and adding more details.

How do you politely clarify in an email?

Clarification Emails: Structure and Phrases

1. Thank the person for the information. Thanks for the information on the conference.
2. Clarify what you don’t understand/still need. I’m afraid I don’t understand what you mean by ABC.
3. Reference the next step politely. I am looking forward to receiving the updated information today.

How do you write a clarification email?

How do you write your clarification emails?

1. Thank the person for the information. Thanks for the information on the conference.
2. Clarify what you don’t understand/still need. I’m afraid I don’t understand what you mean by ABC.
3. Reference the next step politely. I am looking forward to receiving the updated information today.

What is a request for clarification?

Requests for clarification (RFCs) and requests for information (RFIs) are used during the bidding process to obtain clarifications or information affecting the cost of the project and, of course, after the contract award when an in-depth analysis of the plans and specifications is made by contractors.

How do you clarify a problem?

Clarifying the Issue

1. Collect additional data on indicator based on priority questions:
2. Hypothesize causes and contributing factors.
3. Collect evidence to prove or disprove selected hypotheses.
4. Collect input from stakeholders in relation to hypotheses.
5. Identify a small number of high-impact causes to address.