Please be reminded that

Grammatically, this phrase is a bit of a powerhouse. It uses the passive voice (be reminded), which is a fancy way of avoiding blaming anyone directly. Instead of saying 'I am reminding you' (which feels like a finger-pointed at them), you say Please be reminded that. It’s always followed by a full sentence starting with that. For example: Please be reminded that the office closes at 5 PM. See how smooth that is? It’s like a corporate magic trick. Just make sure you don't double up on the 'please' or 'remind' words, or you'll sound like a malfunctioning robot at a customer service desk.

This phrase lives in the 'Business Formal' neighborhood. You’ll find it in employee handbooks, apartment lease agreements, and stern emails from HR. It’s definitely not something you’d say to your best friend while playing Fortnite. If you told your roommate, Please be reminded that it is your turn to do the dishes, they would probably think you’ve been possessed by a middle-manager. It’s designed to create a professional distance. It says, 'We aren't friends right now; we are two people bound by a contract or a set of rules.' Use it when you need to be the boss of the conversation.

Imagine you’re at a high-end hotel and the checkout time is 11 AM. You might see a little card near the TV saying, Please be reminded that checkout is at 11:00 AM. It’s much nicer than saying 'Get out by 11 or we charge you more.' Or think about a flight attendant’s announcement: Please be reminded that this is a non-smoking flight. They’ve said it a thousand times, and they know you know, but the phrase keeps it civil. Even on LinkedIn, recruiters use it to gently nudge candidates about missing documents. It’s the universal language of 'I’m being nice, but follow the rules.'

Reach for this phrase when you are in a position of authority or represent a professional entity. It’s perfect for 'policy' talk. If you’re a teacher sending a message to parents about a field trip deadline, this is your best friend. If you’re a landlord telling tenants about a noise ordinance, it works wonders. It’s also great for automated systems—think of those 'Payment Overdue' emails that want to stay polite so you don’t switch to a competitor. It’s the 'Safe Mode' of professional reminders.

Avoid this phrase in casual settings at all costs. Using it with a romantic partner is a fast track to a very awkward dinner. Please be reminded that you promised to take out the trash sounds like you're about to fire them from the relationship. Also, don’t use it if you’re actually angry and want to be direct. It can come across as 'passive-aggressive' if used in a heated argument. If someone is currently doing something wrong right in front of you, just be direct. Save this for the formal paperwork and scheduled emails.

If Please be reminded that feels a bit too stiff, you can try Kindly be reminded that. It’s a bit more common in British and Indian English and sounds a tiny bit softer—like a reminder with a cookie attached. Another one is We would like to remind you that, which is great if you’re speaking for a whole company. For something slightly less formal but still professional, try Please note that or Just a reminder that. In a Slack channel, you might even see Friendly reminder that, which is the Gen-Z equivalent of the velvet hammer.

Is it rude? Not inherently, but it is cold. Use it when the situation requires a professional 'wall.' Can I use it in a text? Only if it’s a business text (like from a doctor’s office). Otherwise, it’s too much. Is it the same as 'Please note'? Almost, but 'note' is for new info, while 'remind' is for something they should already know. If you're ever in doubt, 'Please note' is the safer, friendlier cousin. But when you need to lay down the law with a smile, Please be reminded that is your go-to.