I was sorting through my mail box and came across this one from a member of our Japanese office at the end of last year:
“Dingle”
I do not think we have data on “product X” S-S curve.
In that case, pls just tell us nothing as soon as passable.
You do not need to take time to this answer.
Thanks,
XXXXX (note, this is where I deleted his name, NOT KISSES!!!!)
If anyone can figure out what actions I need to take (or not to take) and when I’m supposed to complete this (or not complete this) then please let me know, I’m desperately trying to figure out whether this needs to go on my “TO DO” list or whether I need to start a new “NOT TO DO” list.
In any case I don’t think you’ll have an answer, so please tell me nothing ASAP

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“Dingle”
I do not think we have data on “product X” S-S curve.
Please just tell us something about that as soon as possible.
Ok I don’t think you need time to think, just tell us immediately you xxxx!!
Thanks,
oxoxox
You are welcome.
Jeff, I don’t understand, you’re saying the opposite of what he said
I don’t understand why you are saying I’m saying the opposite of what he said
I have worked at a Japanese company for several years and have nearly perfected my “translation” skills (or Japlish…but that just sounds a bit racist!). Let me try to help.
I think he/she is asking you to tell them anything that you know about the product (mistakenly used nothing, instead of something…it happens). And also saying a bit time sensitive, so please reply quickly with whatever info know or can obtain easily (actually they would love for you to drop everything you are doing and find all the details NOW).
Hope you replied and did not lose face Dingle! If you do, you will be required to bow very deeply which will lead to great shame for you and your family. Suicide is often the best fix.
Actually, after thinking about it for a while I figured what they mean’t was “tell us ‘nothing’ ASAP”, i.e. confirm that we have nothing.
Hmm, I don’t think I replied yet EQ, what sort of bow can you recommend? I’ve been practising my perpetual ojigi but I’m not sure that’s enough, should I consider doge-fuse or even doge-umari?? Maybe seppuku would be easier..