Indian English habitAges 15–20Intimate (= inform)
Indian office English: to inform someone formally.
Kindly intimate the date of joining.
Works everywhere: tell someone a fact.
Please let me know your date of joining.
Remember: Common in Indian offices; outside India, 'intimate' usually means very close or personal. Say 'inform' or 'let me know' so everyone follows.
Short lessonIndian English habitsIndian English is a real variety. Some phrases need a switch for international listeners.