Is it just me or does anyone else throw exclamation points on their emails and slack messages just to make people think they’re happy and excited?

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Yes!!!

I treat my Slack messages like I’m messaging a match from my many dating profiles 😉!

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No!!

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I use this emoji ☺️ on almost every Teams message for this reason.

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They’ll never be 💯 sure. 😈

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I do😭 but only because I type super short and it sounds like I’m evil, mean or pissed without it

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Omg sameeee

ONLY TO RECRUITERS!!!!

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PER MY LAST EMAIL!!!!

All the time. Almost if I’m willing that punctuation to breathe some actual liveliness into me.

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What a petty thing to be bothered by at a time like this

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not for excitement but just bc i feel it comes off less stern or “dickish”. could just be my millennial brain though

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Nope, just you

Only if I’m happy and excited

Thanks for posting this!

Tootles!!

Always!! Always be exclaiming!!!

My boomer Mom does on her text messages.

It’s a lifestyle for account!!!

It honestly works and can make your message land better. Just don’t over use it…

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