“Please respond back.”
November 6th, 2007, by Kirk MahoneyI frequently hear this.
Problem:
The adverb “back” in “respond back” is redundant.
Explanation:
The “re” in “respond” means back. Therefore, one could argue that a “response back” would never reach the intended recipient.
Solution:
“Please respond.”
Copyright © 2007 Kirk Mahoney, Ph.D.
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