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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. It is minor things really, and yes she is in a more senior role. Example: "Debbie, I am still receiving the alert, did you change the alert in the system?" "Yes, I changed it but there is an error in the system so it did not save the change. I spoke with Todd and he confirmed this issue." " Let me ask this again - did you change the alert in the system?" "Yes, there is an error and it did not save the change"... What more can I say? I would say I explained it clearly. Possibly she is trying to get a rise out of me? I have always replied with detailed information.. As detailed as possible. [/quote]

You're responding yes when the answer is no in your example.  You TRIED to change the alert but were unsuccessful.  I think she's trying to let you know your responses aren't clear.  Yes, in a condescending way, but this could be the result of a build up of frustration with your communication style.

Sometimes less is more.[/quote]

+1.  Maybe she is just slow on the uptake.  When she asks "Debbie, I am still receiving the alert, did you change the alert in the system?" I'd just say "Yes" and wouldn't bother with the rest of it unless she asks.[/quote]

But that isn't really true because the change did not take. "There is an error. Please ignore alert until Todd is able to fix it."[/quote]

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