Please analyse: Shall I take this email as your two months notice period as I’m very confused by the language used in your emails?

If you have a lawyer involved could you give me his details and I will call him tomorrow to try to understand what you’re saying to me?

Original Message:
“Shall I take this email as your two months notice period as I’m very confused by the language used in your emails?

If you have a lawyer involved could you give me his details and I will call him tomorrow to try to understand what you’re saying to me?”
1. Tone Analysis
Tone: Confused, frustrated, and somewhat confrontational.
Underlying Emotion: The sender feels uncertain and possibly exasperated about unclear communication.
Formality: Semi-formal — uses polite phrasing (‘Shall I take’, ‘could you give me’), but the overall tone is tense and accusatory due to the confusion and mention of a lawyer.
Implied Power Dynamic: The sender seems to be in a managerial or supervisory role — they are trying to clarify if a resignation notice has been given and are ready to escalate (by contacting a lawyer).
2. Meaning and Intent
The sender is essentially saying:
– I don’t fully understand your recent emails.
– It sounds like you might be resigning with two months’ notice, but I’m not sure.
– If you’ve involved legal representation, I want to speak to your lawyer directly for clarity.

This indicates that there is confusion over whether the recipient has resigned or made a legal claim, and that communication between the two parties has broken down. The mention of a lawyer suggests the sender believes the issue might now have legal implications.
3. Professional Implications
The sentence ‘Shall I take this email as your two months notice period…’ implies a possible resignation interpretation — which, if unintended, could cause serious misunderstanding. Mentioning a lawyer suggests the situation has reached a conflict stage, potentially involving contract or workplace issues. The message’s lack of neutrality could worsen tensions if sent to an employee or colleague.
4. Suggested Rewriting (More Neutral and Professional)
“I’m a bit unclear about the intention behind your recent emails — could you please confirm whether you are formally submitting your two months’ notice, or if I’ve misunderstood?

Also, if you have a representative or legal advisor assisting you, please share their contact details so we can ensure everything is handled correctly and transparently.”
This rewrite removes emotional language, keeps it factual and professional, and invites clarification rather than confrontation.
5. Summary
Aspect
Analysis
Tone
Confused, frustrated, semi-confrontational
Intent
To clarify possible resignation and understand legal involvement
Effect
Could escalate misunderstanding if misinterpreted
Best Action
Seek written clarification from the recipient in neutral terms
Seek written clarification from the recipient in neutral terms