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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 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

I use emoji in my work emails.

[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 11 points 1 year ago

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

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

What's the MLA standard these days?

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

Not all ways of viewing email supports emoji J

Gotta use emoticons instead :)

[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

¯\(ツ)/¯

[–] Damaskox@kbin.social 3 points 1 year 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!

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.