The Art of Subtly Hinting at Insubordination: A Primer

For those who wish to subtly suggest that their coworkers are, in fact, not actually doing their jobs.

Step 1: The Art of Passive-Aggressive Email Writing

1. Use the subject line to imply that you are, in fact, not actually asking for anything.
2. Include copious amounts of unnecessary verbiage.
3. Never explicitly state the question or request, instead opting for a series of rhetorical questions.

Example:

Subject: A Few Questions Regarding the Current State of Affairs...

Hi Team, I was just wondering, hypothetically, if anyone has any idea what the current deadline for the Johnson report is?

For more advanced techniques, see:

And for those who wish to take it to the next level:

May your subtle hints always be heard, but never actually acknowledged.