Brutally Honest Translation
Do this before whatever you already committed to doing. I won't be defining the order for you.
Deadlines & urgency
“ASAP”
Now, but with the deniability of a phrase that gives no actual date, so you cannot be blamed for any assumption you make.
How it gets used
Frequently attached to tasks that have sat untouched for weeks. Also used when the sender has not decided what urgency even means.
Three ways to answer “ASAP”
Supreme Court Polite
If at all possible, your earliest attention to this item would be valued and appreciated.
Passive-Aggressive Retaliation
Understood, I'll prioritise this against my current list and confirm what shifts to make room.
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