This may take a day or so, or even longer. Patience pays - and if you do send a reminder, be civil. Audience - since the web is truly world wide, remember that you may be speaking with a person limited in your primary language. While you don't want to appear condescending, your email should be written in short, concise sentences that are easy to understand. Words that have several meanings such as wound, produce or refuse should be avoided.
Morality is always a big issue.
What may be acceptable to one person may not be to another. Never use language that is even border line. But this term was highly offensive to the Italian American community, and he quickly learned to choose his words carefully. While something may be said with the best of intentions, another may interpret it the wrong way. Your best bet is to avoid it.