Should I stop using exclamation points in emails/slack messages? I only ever use them if and when I say something like "Thanks for your time!"

Idk why but how that I work with more senior people now and I feel weird and type "Thank you for your time." instead

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We love exclamation points!!

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Yes we do!!! I just try to break it up in the email so they don’t line up 🤣

I probably use exclamation points too much. I also like to drop gifs in teams chats with junior folks who don’t know me well when they ping me with a very formal sounding question. 😆 Always breaks the ice and makes them more comfortable.

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Be yourself.

Use interrobangs instead

I read “Thanks for your time!” As sarcastic and someone being passive aggressive.

Who hurt you?

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