Here's a trick I'd like to pass on.
When you're writing an e-mail that you know might not be received well, don't put anyone in the To: field. Write the e-mail. Proof it, and save it. Wait a few minutes, come back, read it again and if you're still happy, put the recipient in the To: field and send it.
Dear Mr. Burns,
I'm so happy you enjoyed my son's blood...
Are there any potential negative consequences with ending a business email telling someone to "fuck off"? There is reasonable chance this will end up in a lawsuit at some point, so other than maybe looking like a hothead, any reason not to blast someone?
Thanks in advance.
Don't be juvenile. End your email with something like this:
Finally, this email summarizes our recent communications about this dispute.
Usually, I do not feel the need to confirm telephone conversations, but
can you please respond to this email, confirming receipt? I
know that this my be an imposition, but I want to make sure that
you and I are on the same page as to what we discussed.
On the other hand, if you disagree with my summary, you can suck my dick.
Cordially,
Jeff Fatt