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I have received a mail from one unknown person in our organization. He has requested me to expalain about functionality of our project. I want to ask him that why he need this information. Can I ask in the following way.

Hi,

Can you please let me know, Why do you need the information about the project XXXXX?. How you are related with my project application? I want to give this information to our senior managers.

Thanks,
saroj

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I have received an email from one unknown person in our organization. He has requested me to expalain about functionality of our project. I want to ask him that why he need this information. Can I ask in the following way.

Hi,

Can you please let me know, Why do you need the information about the project ***?. How you are related with my project application? I want to give this information to our senior managers.

Your version is rather more direct than is common in my culture. Here is an edited version.
Hi,
Can you please let me know why do you need the information about the *** project? How does it relate to you? I want to give this information to our senior managers.

Now, here is a less direct version, that I prefer.
Hi,
I have received your email indicating your interest in the **** project. I'd be grateful if you could advise me on the reasons for your interest, so that I can most effectively select the information that will be most useful to you.

Clive

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