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[Jasging]

Second time in two weeks I have emailed a male in a certain team at work and they have deemed it appropriate to not reply to me and instead reply to a more senior male in my team who wasn't even involved in original convo! I only know this because the male in my team at least cc'd me on his reply. The person I emailed has now advised he will pick it up with the male instead of me yet it was my question!

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Is it because they are male or because they're more senior?

Either way, just be direct and polite. Ask why they're taking it up with someone else when it was your question.

Keep it direct and simple without leaping to conclusions or making assumptions.

I would start off politely and say 'thanks, but there's no need to involve Bob as it's my query. Just respond directly to me and that'll cover it. Thanks.'

Person is more senior yes but it's naff all to do with them.

Dear colleague, it's quite unfortunate that you feel only those with a penis can maintain email contact on matter x /y.

Play the CC game then. Email but CC the manager and ask that they reply to you.

What a twat

And in the real world? @Summerorjustmaybe

I feel your pain. I run my business with my husband and the amount of people who will ask to speak to him or will reply to an email that clearly said 'from me' with 'hi husband' drives me insane!
Obviously my husband also runs the business and does more than his fair share but it's usually me does all the organisation and solving problems bit.

Is there any way you can email his superior and complain that X hasn't responded to your query.

Dear John

Thanks for your prompt reply. Could you please direct further responses to me, rather than Peter, as I'm responsible for this project/query/issue?

Kind regards

Jasging

@ScreamingValenta has nailed it

Is it possible he thinks that this is his job, not yours? It sounds like he's cutting you out but, he's being very open about this which suggests to me that he might actually think it is his job. Maybe?

BTW, I've had a similar situation but with all women. I would urge caution.