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Does this sentence - "We will reply you after discussion with my manager and/or head of department" conveys that -

1) I am writing from the executive's point of view i.e. I will reply to you after discussing with my manager ; OR

2) I am writing from a superior's point of view i.e. I will reply to you after discussing with MY manager....

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    It tells me that English is not your native language.
    – Hot Licks
    Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 2:16
  • Yes, English is not our native language but this is the first time I got queried by my superior on the usage of "my manager". She thinks in this sentence that I am referring her as my staff and not showing respect to her.
    – Coco
    Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 2:19
  • "We will reply you" is wrong. Nothing implies that you are writing from a superior's "point of view".
    – Hot Licks
    Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 2:25
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    As correct as @HotLicks is, don't go to your manager and say "You're wrong". Your manager may take take that as a sign of respect.
    – Mitch
    Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 2:41
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    Thank you for your comments. My superior suggested that I use her name instead of 'manager' in the sentence.
    – Coco
    Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 2:50

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"My" can go either way in chain of command contexts - master and servant might with equal propriety refer to each other as my servant and my master - but without further context "my manager" or "my supervisor" invariably points upward in standard English.

Outside the scope of your question, but I would try to avoid replies which cast you in the role of a supernumerary. You might try asking your manager what she thinks an appropriate reply would be, then reply on your own authority. If inquirer wants to elevate to your manager then you know they will get the right answer - and be less likely to doubt you in the future.

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