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The Vacation Saver
Problem: You’re taking some time off and don’t want to start your first day back responding to a huge pile of emails. This is perfectly reasonable because time off is time off, not just stockpiling the work you would have done so you can do it when you get back.
Dumb Move: “I’m away from the office and have limited access to email but I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!” This is the email equivalent of hitting yourself in the head with a ball-peen hammer.
Smart Move: Refuse to accept emails when taking your time off.
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The Ghostbuster
Problem: You’ve been ghosted.
Dumb move: “Why aren’t you been answering my emails?” You’re basically accusing the other person of being a jerk and immediately putting them on the defensive. If they’ve been avoiding emailing you, this kind of hectoring will ...
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The Relationship Reviver
Problem: You need something from a contact you’ve neglected for several years.
Dumb Move: “Hey, long time no see. I hope you’re staying safe! Hey, I was wondering if you could do something for me…” Your email will just be deleted because you don’t have a re...
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The Pesticide
Problem: You’ve received an email that is truly idiotic.
Dumb Move: Ignoring it.
Smart Move: Actually, ignoring it is probably the smart move, but if you’re feeling frisky, you could forward the original email back to the sender with ...
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The Stall and Probe
Problem: Your boss suddenly and unexpectedly asks to meet with you.
Dumb Move: Immediately hop on the phone with the boss. Chances are you’ll be blindsided and thus less able to advance your own interest.
Smart Move: Find ...
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