Dealing with unclear emails from international colleagues can be tricky. To improve clarity, respond by summarizing your understanding and asking for confirmation. This way, any miscommunication can be promptly corrected. Include specific questions about ambiguous points to guide your colleague in providing the necessary details. When writing, use simple and direct language to avoid further confusion. This approach not only helps in clearing up any misunderstandings but also fosters more effective and efficient communication moving forward.

Communication is 2 way. So 99% of all communication can be misunderstood. "Let's eat Grandma" is the classic example of unclear communication ;-) Rule number one: Clarify. It is actually very attractive to ask for clarity...believe me. It shows you read, you thought, you needed help. Get over yourself and ask, nobody expects you to be a magician!

Working with international colleagues has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career, but I’ve learned that clear communication across languages and time zones requires a bit of extra effort. Often, we just stand in our own way because we're afraid of looking 'foolish. It is not a shame to ask again whether there is something unclear, actually the opposite as it shows you really read the message. Or just give a call which can safes time and strengthen your relationship. Good communication is key to great success!

An effective way of dealing with unclear emails from international colleagues is to have a conversation with them. Although it may be inconvenient because they're in a different time zone, developing a relationship with them, and understanding their perspective, goes a long way.