Why "As Per Our Conversation" can create friction
People use familiar workplace shorthand because it feels efficient in the moment. The problem is that a familiar phrase can still leave the real ask, the real stakes, or the expected next step unstated.
That gap gets more expensive in Slack and email, where the reader cannot rely on tone or a quick follow-up question to fill in the missing context.
Clarity Score: 4/10
Clear scores workplace language across directness, specificity, tone safety, and async clarity. "As Per Our Conversation" lands here because:
- Directness: 4/10. It suggests movement or politeness, but not the exact ask the reader should respond to.
- Specificity: 4/10. "As Per Our Conversation" usually omits the deadline, trigger, or decision that would make it actionable.
- Tone Safety: 4/10. It sounds gentle on the surface, though the ambiguity can still create stress.
- Async Clarity: 4/10. In text, the softened wording leaves too much room for interpretation.
A clearer version of the same message
If you want to keep the intent but remove the guesswork, a stronger version looks like this:
Repeating the key point here: we will send the draft on Friday once legal signs off on the final clause.
What people hear when you say "As Per Our Conversation"
It points backward to earlier context without always restating the useful part the reader needs right now.
A recap works better when it simply repeats the key point instead of leaning on ceremony.
3 Clearer Alternatives
Different situations call for different rewrites. These examples keep the original intent while making the message easier to understand on first read.
Direct
Best when: when you want to recap a decision
Repeating the key point here: we will send the draft on Friday once legal signs off on the final clause.
It states the real ask instead of hinting around it.
Diplomatic
Best when: when you want a softer recap
Sharing the key point again here so it is easy to reference: the draft goes out Friday once legal clears the final clause.
It stays courteous without leaving the other person to decode the message.
Async-Friendly
Best when: when you want a thread-ready summary
Quick recap for this thread: draft sends Friday after legal approves the final clause.
It gives the reader a clean next step they can answer in-thread.
Before and After in Slack
The stronger version works better because the reader can see the request, the timing, and the expected response in one pass, even if the message is slightly longer.
Before:
As per our conversation, the draft will go Friday.
After:
Repeating the key point here: the draft will go Friday once legal signs off on the final clause.
What changed
The rewrite keeps the polite intent but removes the uncertainty that makes the original phrase expensive to receive.
Common questions about "As Per Our Conversation"
What does "As Per Our Conversation" mean at work?
At work, "As Per Our Conversation" means based on what we already discussed. In workplace writing, it often introduces a recap, though the formal tone can make the line sound colder than the sender intends.
Why can "As Per Our Conversation" feel unclear at work?
It points backward to earlier context without always restating the useful part the reader needs right now.