well noted

[Will17]

Hello!

Is the phrase "well noted" (in emails for example) common in English?

Thank you
W

 

[Richard1]

Hi,

I've seen it very occasionally but in my experience it's not common, and IMO somewhat lazy and ugly.

Rgds

 

[Will17]

Thank you.

What would you say instead?

Thank you
W

 

[Richard1]

Hi,

It depends on what thought you are trying to convey.

If you're trying to say that you've fully understood the message/email then just say so. i.e. 'OK, fully understood', or similar.

If you've read the message and haven't a clue what it means then say, 'Noted and not understood', or whatever is appropriate.

Which is why the original is not very useful since 'well' is open to interpretation.

Rgds