Please be advised that
Formal business communication expression
Use this phrase to introduce official information professionally while maintaining a respectful, serious distance.
15초 만에
- A formal way to introduce important news or official updates.
- Commonly used in business emails, legal documents, and public notices.
- Too stiff for friends; use 'Just so you know' instead.
뜻
A polite but very formal way to introduce important information or news, often used in business or official notices.
주요 예문
3 / 7Official company announcement
Please be advised that the office will be closed this Friday for maintenance.
Please be advised that the office will be closed this Friday for maintenance.
Flight delay notification
Please be advised that flight BA202 has been delayed by two hours.
Please be advised that flight BA202 has been delayed by two hours.
Sarcastic text to a roommate
Please be advised that the dishes in the sink are not going to wash themselves.
Please be advised that the dishes in the sink are not going to wash themselves.
문화적 배경
This phrase is a hallmark of 'Corporate English' or 'Legalese.' It originated in legal and maritime communications to provide formal notice and limit liability. In modern offices, it is often used to deliver news that might be inconvenient, providing a shield of professional politeness.
The 'Bad News' Buffer
Use this phrase when you have to deliver slightly annoying news. It makes you sound like you're following rules rather than being mean.
Don't Overuse It
If every sentence in your email starts with this, you will sound like a robot from the 1950s. Use it once per message at most!
15초 만에
- A formal way to introduce important news or official updates.
- Commonly used in business emails, legal documents, and public notices.
- Too stiff for friends; use 'Just so you know' instead.
What It Means
Imagine you are wearing a sharp business suit. You want to tell someone something important. You wouldn't just shout it out. You would use a formal introduction. Please be advised that is that introduction. It is the professional version of saying "Listen up!" or "Heads up!" It signals that the information following it is official. It tells the reader to pay close attention. It is like a verbal "Attention" sign on a bulletin board. Use it when you want to sound serious and authoritative.
How To Use It
This phrase is a "sentence starter." You place it right at the beginning of your message. It is almost always followed by the word that. For example: Please be advised that the office is closed. You do not need to change your verb tenses. Just state your fact clearly after the phrase. It acts as a polite buffer for your news. It makes your writing look structured and very professional. Think of it as a formal red carpet for your information.
When To Use It
This is perfect for the workplace. Use it in a mass email to your team. It is great for legal documents or contracts. If you work in customer service, use it for policy changes. It is common in travel updates, like at an airport. If a store is closing early, they might post this on the door. It tells people, "This is official information you must know."
When NOT To Use It
Never use this with your best friend. If you text, Please be advised that I am hungry, they will laugh. It is way too cold for family. Using it in a casual setting makes you sound like a robot. Avoid it if you want to sound warm and friendly. It is a "distance" phrase. It creates a gap between people. Don't use it for happy, personal surprises either. Your partner doesn't want to be "advised" that you bought flowers.
Cultural Background
In Western business culture, we value "professional distance." We try not to sound too emotional in offices. This phrase comes from old legal English. It was used to ensure people couldn't say "I didn't know!" later. It protects the sender by being very clear. Today, it is a staple of corporate "Speak." It makes the speaker sound like they represent a whole company, not just themselves.
Common Variations
If this feels too heavy, try Please note that. It is a bit friendlier but still professional. Be aware that is used for warnings or safety. We would like to inform you that is a longer alternative. In very casual settings, just use Just so you know or FYI. Each one changes the "temperature" of the conversation.
사용 참고사항
This is a high-level formal expression. Use it primarily in written business communication or official public announcements to maintain a professional tone.
The 'Bad News' Buffer
Use this phrase when you have to deliver slightly annoying news. It makes you sound like you're following rules rather than being mean.
Don't Overuse It
If every sentence in your email starts with this, you will sound like a robot from the 1950s. Use it once per message at most!
The Passive-Aggressive Secret
In some offices, using this phrase with a coworker you know well can be a subtle way of saying 'I'm annoyed.' Use with caution!
예시
7Please be advised that the office will be closed this Friday for maintenance.
Please be advised that the office will be closed this Friday for maintenance.
A standard way to inform employees about schedule changes.
Please be advised that flight BA202 has been delayed by two hours.
Please be advised that flight BA202 has been delayed by two hours.
Used by airlines to provide official status updates to passengers.
Please be advised that the dishes in the sink are not going to wash themselves.
Please be advised that the dishes in the sink are not going to wash themselves.
Using a formal phrase for a chore makes it sound funny and slightly passive-aggressive.
Please be advised that your subscription will automatically renew on January 1st.
Please be advised that your subscription will automatically renew on January 1st.
Used to ensure the customer is legally informed of a change.
Please be advised that hard hats must be worn beyond this point.
Please be advised that hard hats must be worn beyond this point.
A formal safety instruction.
Please be advised that if you don't eat your broccoli, there will be no dessert.
Please be advised that if you don't eat your broccoli, there will be no dessert.
Parents sometimes use 'big words' to sound more serious to kids.
Please be advised that our service rates will increase starting next month.
Please be advised that our service rates will increase starting next month.
Softens the blow of bad news with professional language.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct word to complete the formal notification.
Please be ___ that your password will expire in three days.
`Please be advised` is the set formal expression used for notifications.
Complete the sentence with the standard connecting word.
Please be advised ___ the meeting has been canceled.
The phrase `Please be advised` is almost always followed by the conjunction `that`.
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Formality Levels of Giving Information
Used with friends and family.
Just so you know...
Standard polite communication.
I wanted to let you know that...
Official business or legal tone.
Please be advised that...
Where to use 'Please be advised that'
Corporate Email
Policy changes
Airport Announcement
Gate changes
Legal Letter
Contract updates
Public Signage
Safety warnings
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is a formal way of saying 'I am telling you this important fact.' It is used to introduce official information in a professional manner.
Only if you are being funny or sarcastic. In a normal text, it sounds way too stiff and robotic.
Usually, you need that to connect the phrase to the information. For example, Please be advised that the time has changed.
They are very similar, but Please note that is slightly less formal and a bit softer. Use it for general reminders.
It creates a sense of authority and politeness. It also helps clearly mark where the important information begins.
It is used in both! It is a standard part of Global Business English.
Not really. Saying Please be advised that you are great sounds like a performance review, not a nice comment.
You can say Just so you know or I wanted to tell you. These are much better for friends.
Yes, it is perfectly correct. It uses the passive voice (be advised) to sound more objective.
In a formal context, it is very polite. However, if you use it in a casual argument, it can sound cold and condescending.
관련 표현
Please note that
Be aware that
For your information (FYI)
Kindly be informed that
Take notice that
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