From the course: Productivity Tips: Taking Control of Email

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What to do before sending an email

What to do before sending an email

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What to do before sending an email

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- Ever find yourself in that mindset of trying to clear out your email inbox quickly, but because you're in a rush you make a mistake in replying. Then you have to send a followup email to clean up your mistake. I think we all have. There's a simple trick to make sure this doesn't happen to you. Count to 10 before you send. Cultivate the habit at the end of every email to pause, count to 10, and review your work. What are you reviewing? First, check the subject line and make sure it's on topic and typo-free. Second, check the body of your email for any obvious mistakes. Many email programs have a built-in spell checker, so if you see any red squiggly lines warning you of a potential error, resolve them. Third, make sure you're not sending an emotional email. Email is for information and tasks. Conversations are better for emotion. So if what you're trying to convey is your opinion on a sensitive subject, perhaps a…

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