We've all had one of those moments where we have to "Woosah" or step away from our workstation for a few minutes before answering an email, because our coworkers tried it.

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Even after some meditation or a walk around the building, we've all come back to that email and responded professionally, but with a hint of shade — because the professional clapback is real and necessary.

On Twitter people shared their experiences and their favorite shady responses to work emails after user @DeeRene_ asked others to detail their favorite professional clapbacks.

What is your favorite phrase to use in a professional clap back?

Mine is "per my last email…"

— Millionaire la flare (@DeeRene_) August 21, 2017

I'm also a fan of laying out all the facts of where they have me confused.

And ending with "please advise" pic.twitter.com/PSgPwtVrgj

— Millionaire la flare (@DeeRene_) August 22, 2017

Per usual, the internets came through and shared their shady work moments when you have to drop hints to remind people to do their jobs.

"Not sure if my email made it to you as I haven't heard back" – queen of passive aggressive over here!

— Sarah Crumrine (@crumr018) August 22, 2017

I LOVE an "Any updates on this?"

— organic. (@_verytrue) August 22, 2017

I also like "Just following up on my email below. If someone else is better suited for this request please direct me to them. Thanks!" pic.twitter.com/aYajGhJsrO

— ℳξꌗ (@perksofbeingMes) August 22, 2017

"Please let me know if I misunderstood"

— Lindsay Bacher (@lindsayinMPLS) August 22, 2017

The most recent one included, "for transparency and in case of audit" the one before that included "to ensure all documents are reconciled"

— Buttercup (@DeeDeeJonee) August 22, 2017

Even KevinOnStage added a compilation video to the trending conversation.

How do you corporate clapback?

A post shared by kevonstage (@kevonstage) on Aug 27, 2017 at 9:35pm PDT

We're sure these look pretty familiar; if not, take note and watch how quickly those slacker coworkers fall in line.

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