Clear up a misunderstanding at work before it grows

Help me clear up a misunderstanding at work.

What happened: [the email, comment or meeting]
What I meant: [details]
What I think they took from it: [details]
Who: [their role, how closely we work]
What I'd like after: [e.g. back to normal]

Ask me up to 3 short questions first if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers.

Then:
1. A short message (under 80 words) that acknowledges the mix-up, explains briefly and suggests a next step.
2. What to say if I'd rather clear it up in person.
3. Three things not to say.

Only use what I've told you, leave blanks for anything I haven't given, and don't invent facts, dates or results. UK English.

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