Yes, it&#x27;s extremely patronizing. A better email might be:<p>&quot;Hey, sorry if that code review seemed a little nitpicky. You did a great job, but we try to be as strict and consistent as possible in our reviews, for everyone&#x27;s benefit. Here&#x27;s a link to our style guide, and please let me know if you have any questions. I&#x27;ll stop by your desk in a little bit to introduce myself and see how you&#x27;re doing.&quot;<p>You don&#x27;t need any exclamation points, and you don&#x27;t need to talk about how unique and amazing your company is. Treat your colleagues like colleagues, not insecure undergrads.