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tweet by @Grace_Segers:

"Me, writing an email:

I'm using an exclamation point so you know I'm friendly and excited! But now I'm using a period so that you know I'm not crazy. Here's another sentence with a period as a buffer, proving my normalness. Thanks so much!"

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[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 13 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (4 children)

I use emoji in my work emails.

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 11 points 10 months ago

It's the only way to show that you are a true professional. 🥇

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago (3 children)

okay but in your work emails do you say "for fuck sake," or "for fucks' sake?" It's an important distinction so that you sound professional.

[–] MotoAsh@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago

I say, "for fuck's sake" so they know they're dealing with my last one if they're paying attention.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

What's the MLA standard these days?

[–] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not all ways of viewing email supports emoji J

Gotta use emoticons instead :)

[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

¯\(ツ)/¯

[–] Damaskox@kbin.social 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I as well tend to use them in a bit more professional situations as well.
I want to show off as a relaxed person who doesn't take even work that seriously!

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

on my résumé I substitute the bullet points with emojis to ensure I stand out from other applicants, and so the hiring managers know what a pleasant fun person I am.