hous Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 When one ends an email with "have a good week/weekend," does that mean they don't plan on getting to you for that entire week/weekend? Because for me that's when I would use that phrase. I'm asking since I made plans to meet up with someone this upcoming Monday. However, he sent me an email early this week asking me where I'd like to meet. He ended the email with "have a good week." I replied to the email, saying it's up to him, and I got nothing in response. Does this mean he'll be getting back to me after this week? He's typically prompt with replies but this time it's been a while since he got back to me! Plus, that one phrase really threw me off.
january2011 Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 If I write, "have a good week," it means that I don't expect to hear from that person or be in touch until after the week is over. Though that doesn't necessarily mean that any communication that occurs earlier than that timeframe is unwelcome. Since he asked you where you'd like to meet, I would have given him at least a couple of places for him to choose or state your preference. I think that saying it's up to him can be a bit too vague and in some respects can come across as disinterest or lack of investment - even if that's not your intention and you really are flexible about the meeting place. However, you've sent the email now and you can't take it back. Whatever the analysis, the ball is in his court. If he's usually prompt with his replies it either means that something untoward happened or his interest level dipped. I suggest giving him until Saturday or Sunday (depending on your comfort levels) and if you don't receive confirmation of the meeting details, make alternative arrangements.
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