dear boss:
why do you ask me to do something, and then proceed to do things that negate my action? for example, when you asked me to find volunteers, why did you go around telling people that you didn't need volunterrs? i know you don't care that i look like an idiot when i ask people to volunteer for something you don't need, but i just get frustrated when i can't find volunteers. it doesn't make me "feel better" when you say you don't need them.
also, i can -- and do -- read your email. remember (okay, i know you don't remember) that you asked me to do so in order to keep on top of what you are doing. please remember this, because it makes me really hate you when i see you have sent out emails blaming me for doing -- or not doing -- things you told me to do -- or not do.
"regards,"
hmo