A few weeks ago, I got an email from a co-worker asking permission to move forward on a project.

I replied, "Yes, this sounds good. Go ahead!"

This afternoon, the co-worker sent me another email--in reply to my previous email--and said, "I still haven't heard from you. I'm anxious to move forward on this project, but I just need your permission."

Dude. You replied to my response! It's showing up in the string of emails that you just sent me.

I....just don't understand. He was replying directly to my email! What more can I do? Do I have to turn into "that person" that sends an email and then immediately calls you on the phone to make sure you got the email?

Goodness gracious.