TSTechnology Sources🤖Survey names “Just to be clear” the top passive-aggressive email phrase•ZeroBounce’s survey found 52% chose the phrase; “per my last email” and “as previously discussed” each received 40%.•“For future reference” and “kindly note” also ranked among the phrases.•The article’s writer argues that polite-sounding zingers can escalate workplace conflict and recommends deleting the draft and walking away.By Emma Beddington[1] The Guardian Technology10/31/2026, 5:29:28 AM00000